Vinnie Fera makes world class wine in Boulder, Colorado. We are looking for a Sommelier that is also a sales professional with experience buying, presenting, and selling wine.

Responsibilities

· Make sales calls to and arrange tastings for stores, restaurants.

· Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit for seeking out new accounts

· Present wines in our new public tasting room

· Present wine at events in the community

· In conjunction with Owner and Winemaker, develop a sales and marketing approach that will succeed in a competitive sales environment

· Follow-up regularly on all sales calls and referral sources

· Cultivate and build relationships with new and existing customers while engendering satisfaction with service provided

· Attend public wine events, industry networking events, and expos

Requirements
· Sommelier degree of some type and level

· Must be trained, accredited and have experience in evaluating and serving wine

· Wine Distribution, Retail, and/or High-End Restaurant experience

· Strong knowledge of and relationships within the Colorado/Front Range wine culture

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

· Strong time management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

· 2 years wine sales experience

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Valid driving license

· Reliable transportation

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Able to lift and carry 55 pounds

Eligible for a 15% performance based bonus

We offer a great compensation and benefit package for a up and coming winery. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, short & long term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) program, and other great benefits.

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

This job description is not intended to detail every aspect of the job or list every task to be performed. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Vinne Fera is an equal opportunity employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wine Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80301 (Required)

Work Location: In person