Employment Opportunities
CA – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, CENTRAL COAST: PASO ROBLES TO SANTA YNEZ
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
- Understanding of the wine & spirits marketplace from Paso Robles to Santa Ynez, including relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Detail-oriented and solution-focused
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
- Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
REPORTS TO:
Regional Sales Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
- Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
- Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
- Participate in monthly sales meetings
- Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
COMPENSATION:
$65,000 – $80,000 plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary). Following the first year, this position transitions to being commission based, with an opportunity for further compensations growth based on sales and other incentive programs.
Interested candidates, please contact Michael Young at myoung@skurnik.com.
CA – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, SAN MATEO COUNTY
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
- Understanding of the wine & spirits marketplace in San Mateo County, including relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Detail-oriented and solution-focused
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
- Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
REPORTS TO:
Regional Sales Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
- Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
- Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
- Participate in monthly sales meetings
- Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
COMPENSATION:
$70,000 – $85,000 plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary). Following the first year, this position transitions to being commission based, with an opportunity for further compensations growth based on sales and other incentive programs.
Interested candidates, please contact Web Bond at webond@skurnik.com.
CA – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, SANTA BARBARA, VENTURA & OJAI
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
- Understanding of the wine & spirits marketplace in the Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Ojai regions, including relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Detail-oriented and solution-focused
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
- Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
REPORTS TO:
Regional Sales Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
- Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
- Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
- Participate in monthly sales meetings
- Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
COMPENSATION:
$65,000 – $85,000 plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary). Following the first year, this position transitions to being commission based, with an opportunity for further compensations growth based on sales and other incentive programs.
Interested candidates, please contact Michael Young at myoung@skurnik.com.
CA – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working in wholesale distribution is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
- Understanding of the Orange County wine & spirits marketplace and relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Detail-oriented and solution-focused
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office
- Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
REPORTS TO:
Regional Sales Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop geographical territory, cultivating relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence
- Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management and Spirits Specialists to facilitate sales opportunities
- Participate in market work assignments with visiting winery and spirits suppliers
- Participate in monthly sales meetings
- Participate in various trade and consumer tasting events
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management
COMPENSATION:
$70,000 – $85,000 plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary). Following the first year, this position transitions to being commission based, with an opportunity for further compensations growth based on sales and other incentive programs.
Interested candidates, please contact Michael Young at myoung@skurnik.com.
CA – SPIRITS SPECIALIST, SAN DIEGO
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting Skurnik Sales Reps
- Account visits
- Spirits Samples and Sampling
- Spirits Education
- Cocktail Menu Development and R&D
- Customer Service & Hospitality
- Assisting in communicating directly with Skurnik customers for the purpose of generating sales and continuous education
- In Store Spirits Tastings
- Staff trainings
- Problem solving
- Advising
- Assisting in communicating directly with Skurnik customers for the purpose of generating sales and continuous education
- Participation in Skurnik and Skurnik affiliated meetings, activities and events
- Sales Meetings
- Seminars
- Trainings
- Other in office and out of office activities
- Completing sales-focused initiatives, goals and incentives
- Inner-Company and External Communication
- Ability to craft timely, professional and accurate emails and other communication
- Reporting & Data Analytics (on job training)
- Working knowledge of various technologies to assist in planning, action and follow up.
- Assist in creating Spirits related content (as needed)
COMPENSATION:
$65-80K plus a fine benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and 401K matching. (Eligibility timelines vary).
Interested candidates, please contact Alex Stroth at astroth@skurnik.com.
IN – SPIRITS SPECIALIST
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Expand footprint of Skurnik spirits in Indiana through:
- New account openings in these primary territories
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Develop existing accounts with the sales team by expanding Skurnik representation through new placements, staff education and events.
- Conduct staff trainings on and off premise
- Schedule and lead consumer events in partnership with on and off premise accounts
- Participate in monthly company meetings and events
- Complete sales-focused initiatives, goals and incentives
- We expect you’ll see a minimum of eight accounts per day in the market.
- This can be accomplished through a combination of cold calling, scheduled presentations or intentional follow-up with existing accounts.
- You will be responsible for building out your schedule day to day and week to week
- You’ll develop and discuss a list of “top” targets for us to prioritize.
- Training will cover the various processes for opening a new account
DEVELOPING EXISTING ACCOUNTS:
- Working congruently with the sales team to develop and grow business within existing accounts
- Presenting to spirits buyers
- Actively soliciting for cocktail placements
- Cocktail construction
- Scheduling instore tastings and events to support new placements or key accounts
PARTICIPATION IN SKURNIK AND SKURNIK AFFILIATED MEETING, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS:
- General Sales Meetings
- Spirits Seminars and other Spirits-related education
- Account “activations”
- Spirits Trade Tastings
- Other in office and out of office Spirits-related activities
COMPLETE GOALS AND INCENTIVES:
- You’ll receive quarterly goals.
- Your manager will discuss these with you and work with you to develop a strategy for reaching them.
- Executing the agreed upon strategy and reaching those goals is necessary for the growth of the company, and to meet your compensation targets.
- Market presence, number of new account openings, new placements, events and education all contribute to reaching the goals set.
REPORTING AND DATA ANALYTICS (ON THE JOB TRAINING):
- Working knowledge of various technologies to assist in planning, action and follow up.
- Training on multi-Excel based tools/reports and in-house ERP provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 + years of sales experience to include Alcohol Beverage, Hospitality, Culinary, Bars, Supplier/Wholesale, or tasting room experience.
- Travel is required along with a car and a clean driving record
- Microsoft Office
If you’re a self-motivated, hardworking, and organized individual with a passion for Spirits and customer service we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Interested candidates, please contact Tony Bove at tbove@skurnik.com.
NJ – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working on the wholesale end of the industry is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- Market network of buyers & clientele in Central New Jersey
- Understanding of the Central New Jersey marketplace and relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail oriented and solution focused.
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office.
- Reports to: Sales Manager, NJ
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence.
- Develop expertise of Skurnik Wines’ portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool of establishing successful sales.
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies.
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management.
- Collaborate to facilitate sales opportunities.
- Willingly accept assignments for market work with visiting winery suppliers.
- Manage and report monthly filing of expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Comply with all policies in accordance with our Credit Department and associated State Liquor Authority.
- Communicate regularly with the Regional Sales Manager and Credit Department as appropriate to advise of important matters at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.
Interested candidates, please submit your application to Erica Skurnik at es@skurnik.com.
NJ – SALES REPRESENTATIVE, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior sales experience working on the wholesale end of the industry is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
- Market network of buyers & clientele in Northern New Jersey
- Understanding of the Northern New Jersey marketplace and relevant competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail oriented and solution focused.
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office.
- Reports to: Sales Manager, NJ
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence.
- Develop expertise of Skurnik Wines’ portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool of establishing successful sales.
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies.
- Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management.
- Collaborate to facilitate sales opportunities.
- Willingly accept assignments for market work with visiting winery suppliers.
- Manage and report monthly filing of expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Comply with all policies in accordance with our Credit Department and associated State Liquor Authority.
- Communicate regularly with the Regional Sales Manager and Credit Department as appropriate to advise of important matters at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.
Interested candidates, please submit your application to Erica Skurnik at es@skurnik.com.
OH – REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for overall sales performance and growth in Ohio
- Direct supervision of growing the Ohio sales rep team
- Work with the Director of Sales and GM to evaluate performance of team and implement strategies to ensure continued growth and success
- Identify and develop new territories as needed
- Regular travel throughout Ohio to work with the sales reps for key presentations, events, and customer support
- Work closely with portfolio management to channel focus of sales team to core priorities
- Work with the Director of Sales and GM to develop and execute successful programs
- Help to plan, execute, and participate in market work, tastings, events, and dinners for visiting suppliers
- Stay on top of marketplace trends and new openings
- Build and grow key marketplace relationships
- Help to positively and proactively resolve issues
- Develop expertise of Skurnik’s deep portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as a fundamental tool to establishing successful sales
- Help lead monthly sales meetings
- Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Upper Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidate must be Cleaveland or Columbus based
- Prior sales and management experience working in wholesale distribution necessary
- High level of expansive wine and spirits knowledge
- Understanding of the Ohio wine & spirits marketplace and relevant competition
- Network of industry relationships throughout the territory
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Detail and solution-oriented, and ability to decisively problem-solve
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly
COMPENSATION:
$75,000 – $80,000 salary plus bonus, commensurate with experience. Skurnik also offers a fine benefits package, including health, dental and 401K matching (eligibility timelines vary).
Interested candidates, please submit your application to Lauren Wiethe at lwiethe@skurnik.com.