Greater Boston Sales Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  MATCHVINO WHOLESALE & IMPORTS

  Boston, Massachusetts

If your goal in life is to be a cog, this is not for you.

We are looking for a sales representative/manager that can help us grow, and in return, your position would expand to far more than 'just another rep'. We believe in 'skin in the game.' First and foremost, this is a sales position, wine knowledge is needed. You need to be an eager, go-getter that has no problems building relationships. 

Matchvino Imports began in 2008 as a focused portfolio importing the wines of smaller fine Italian producers to over 20 distributors across the USA. As we have grown, so has the reputations of the wineries we represent. Our producers, mostly making wine on a smaller scale, are minimally sustainable, highly respected winemakers whose wines are true; wines with a soul, that capture the lands where they are grown. Wines that make us smile and we are proud to represent. In Boston, we opened distribution in 2015 and our reputation for having some of the highest quality Italian wines has expanded, as did our need for a Sales Manager. 

MUSTS:
* A dedicated person with good wine knowledge 
* Hard work ethic
* Team player
* Highly motivated, self starter
* 2+ current years experience in the Boston market
* The ability to shrug it off and laugh


Your job would be to service fine wine retail locations and restaurants with food friendly, approachable wines. You would be building relationships with existing accounts while opening and servicing new accounts in the Greater Boston area. Your job would include engaging consumers though in-store tastings and point of sale signage, occasional will calls, conducting and attending wine dinners, wine events, travel, etc. 



ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Home Internet access and smart phone 
* Ability to work weeknights and weekends, when required, for tastings and special events
* Knowledge of sustainable, organic, biodynamic, natural wines. 
* Valid MA License and reliable auto, must be a MA resident
* Ability to cold call in both on and off premise accounts to establish relationships and further market growth
* Attend monthly sales meetings, annual portfolio tastings, and other company events.

COMPENSATION:
Candidates should include salary requirements in a letter of introduction along with resume. 
Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered. 

Please note that all responses will be treated in strict confidence.