On-Premise Sales Consultant focused on luxury spirits and estate wines as part of the Oxford Street Merchants team. This knowledgeable and accredited team brings a passion for brand stewardship and storytelling, leaving customers with an unparalleled luxury experience.
Job Description:
- Provide top-level communication with accurate reporting
- Nurture current customer relationships and build rapport with new customers
- Develop thorough sales presentations for customers
- Know and understand the sales trends and business practices of customers within your territory
- Work flexible hours to provide sales support including staff training, wine dinners, conducting evening and weekend tastings
- Develop and execute a productive itinerary for winery representatives visiting the markets
- Achieve objectives for product distribution, case goals, and new account targets in the assigned territory
- SALARY: Compensation includes commission and bi-monthly non-discretionary bonuses
Required Qualifications:
- Skills & Abilities
- Must be 21 years of age
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player who works well with minimal supervision
- Above-average wine knowledge
- Must be confident with cold calling and perseverance to open new accounts
- Ability to manage goals and track achievements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional overnight travel
- Computer literate with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Periodic and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license, vehicle, and responsible MVR
- Years of Experience
- Minimum 5 years of retail/on-premise sales experience with a supplier or wholesaler
- WSET Level 3 / Certified Sommelier / CSW or equivalent work experience
- Supplier experience preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Candidate must pass criminal background and MVR.
Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Worker Sub-Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeSkills Required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with minimal supervision
- Above-average wine knowledge
- Confidence and perseverance with cold calling and opening new accounts
- Ability to manage goals and track achievements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional overnight travel availability
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to periodically and repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and responsible motor vehicle record
- Minimum five years of retail or on-premise sales experience with a supplier or wholesaler
- WSET Level 3, Certified Sommelier, CSW, or equivalent experience
- Supplier experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must pass a criminal background check and MVR review
Johnson Brothers Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as a solid part of the package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision options. Some roles report a relatively short waiting period before full benefits begin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement matching is highlighted as part of the core offering. This is positioned alongside insurance options within a comprehensive benefits suite.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave are included, with PTO becoming available after a short period in some roles. Parental leave is also referenced within the broader package.
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What We Do
Johnson Brothers is a multi-generational family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Founded by Lynn Johnson in 1953, the company remains committed to its founding values of work ethic, passion, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. Through forging strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers globally, Johnson Brothers offers an exceptional portfolio of world-class brands to customer partners across 17 states. With a dedicated team of 4,000, Johnson Brothers remains committed to delivering excellence and continued growth across its operations. Johnson Brothers has been honored twice as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek (2023 and 2024). Explore exciting career opportunities at Johnson Brothers across a range of functions. Whether your expertise lies in accounting, finance, customer service, sales, trade development, or information technology, we have opportunities tailored for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the beverage industry. For more information about Johnson Brothers, please visit johnsonbrothers.com, or visit the company Instagram (@lifeatjohnsonbrothers
