SPIRITS SPECIALIST
Skurnik Wines & Spirits is seeking a highly motivated and organized North Bay-based Spirits Specialist to join our team in California. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for spirits and hospitality. The Spirits Specialist will be responsible for supporting sales efforts and maximizing the distribution and visibility of Skurnik Spirits brands across both on-premise and off-premise accounts throughout Sonoma, Napa, Sacramento, and the Sierra Foothills including Tahoe.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support sales representatives in promoting and selling spirits brands • Deliver spirits samples to accounts • Execute in-store tastings • Schedule and lead consumer events in partnership with on and off premise accounts • Participate in supplier and market work with brand and sales managers • Assist with research and development for high-touch cocktail programs • Provide portfolio education to sales representatives and customers • Conduct staff trainings at account locations • Manage account relationships through regular in-person visits and virtual communication • Act as a conduit for the spirits portfolio by communicating messaging, updates and priorities effectively with sales representatives • Participate in monthly company sales meetings and spirits events • Complete sales initiatives, goals, and incentive programs • Track and report on sales activity; analyze data to support decision-making
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: • Alcohol beverage sales • Hospitality or bar programs • Culinary or tasting room environments • Supplier or wholesale distribution • Strong cocktail knowledge and a genuine passion for hospitality • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook) • Must be based in Sonoma, Napa or Sacramento
COMPENSATION:
Based on experience: $75K-85K
Interested candidates, please submit your application to Erica Skurnik at es@skurnik.com.
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