Job Description
Springboard Wine & Spirits is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Sales Representative for the Los Angeles market to grow and manage a dynamic territory.
This is an opportunity to represent a highly curated portfolio of world-class wines and boutique spirits, while building meaningful partnerships with some of the best restaurants and retailers in Southern California.
About Us - We are celebrating our 20th year in business!
We are a California-based, family- and female-owned broker/distributor founded in 2006. We specialize in representing small-production, quality-driven wineries and distilleries from around the world.
A portfolio you can believe in. We represent;
- Pegau, Rouget, Perrot-Minot, and Ente. Dee Vine Selections featuring the best Germany has to offer. De Grazia Selections from Italy. The best Greek portfolio (DNS) in the nation, and an abundance of wines from Spain and Grace Under Pressure Special Club Champagne
- Blue Chip and local heroes - Pride Mountain, Paradigm, Turnbull, Cobb, Biale, Cliff Lede, Scherrer, Sans Liege, Union Sacre, Monte Rio, I. Brand, Stirm, and Tatomer
- Boutique spirits for every bartender's needs: tequila, mezcal, whiskey, gin, and NA products
What We're Looking For;
- Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- Knowledge of the Los Angeles restaurant and retail landscape.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for wine, spirits, and the hospitality industry.
What You'll Do
- Manage a territory of on-premise and off-premise accounts.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Deliver compelling product presentations, tastings, and staff trainings.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal team members to drive sales.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the territory.
- Execute against sales goals, brand initiatives, and territory plans.
- Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers.
- Participate in monthly sales meetings.
- Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events.
Report to:
- Southern California Sales Manager
Compensation
- Commission plus bonus based on sales
- Expected earnings: $60,000 – $80,000+, with upside based on performance
- Benefits program optional (health and savings plan)
- Expenses - Car, Phone, Entertaining
- 1099 optional
Additional Requirements
- Residency within or near the territory is strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license
If you're looking to represent a portfolio you believe in, work with great people, and build a career in the wine & spirits industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Job category: Sales and Marketing
Job Tags
Local area