Wine Sales Representative
About the role
PRP Wine International is the pioneer of in-home wine samplings, delivering vineyard experiences to clients' doorsteps for over 30 years. The company educates and entertains clients on fine wines, builds close relationships through personal service, and offers exclusive wines at competitive prices. PRP also provides virtual tastings, personalized wine gifts, and participates in charity fundraisers and networking events. Join a seasoned, dynamic team of Wine Consultants in Rockford, IL. The role involves scheduling three to five in‑home wine samplings per week, attending office meetings, and working weekly events that often occur on evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Attend weekly sales meetings
- Use computer system to enter orders and sample orders
- Research charities and events in the area for potential collaboration
- Report weekly sales figures
- Call clients to confirm and book appointments
- Maintain a database of clients to invite to events
- Stay current on industry news and trends
Requirements
- Interest/knowledge in wine
- Willingness to participate in community functions and events
- Self‑starter
- Organized
- Coachable
- Enjoy meeting and interacting with clients
- Comfortable calling existing and prospective clients to set wine tastings
- Ability to build long‑term relationships through personal interaction
- Must be 21 years or older
- A college degree or some college course experience preferred
- 1‑2 years of B2B or B2C sales experience preferred but not required
- Must have reliable transportation
Pay
- Uncapped commission based compensation
- Lead‑generating opportunities provided
Benefits
- Car allowance
- Bonuses
- Contests and trips
- Employee discount on wine purchases
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) program
Schedule
Events and wine samplings are typically held in the evenings and on weekends, offering a flexible, non‑traditional work schedule.