Independent Wine Sales Representative - Hudson Valley, NY

Position Description
The Independent Sales Representative is an independent contractor (commission only) responsible for establishing and growing on- and off-premise accounts in the New York region. The ISR will develop new prospects and maintain contact with existing customers to sell wines from the portfolio.

Our products are new to the market, so require a consultative, educational sales approach " not high pressure. Candidates must have a passion for growing new brands and markets with an understanding of small production, organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines.

Ideal candidates would have existing business and would like to add new products to present to their current accounts as well as prospective accounts, but will work with the right candidate to grow the business if the right fit.

We are a young company with brilliant products and collaborative suppliers. We are hungry to grow and looking for the right person to grow with us. The is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a market and develop a long-term sales strategy for growth.

Qualifications
Previous sales experience, preferably in a commission-only environment
Knowledge of wine and wine industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with great collaboration skills
High energy and excitement to share new products and regions with prospects
Demonstrates commitment to excellent with high level of attention to detail and personal standards
Valid drivers license
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Residing within 10-20 mile radius of territory is preferable
Must be able to handle and carry cases of wine, lifting up to 40 pounds at times
Must be 21 years of age or older

About Ahtel Wines
We are passionate about bringing artisan, hard-to-get wines from Central Europe to the US so distributors, retailers and restaurants alike can introduce new, unique wines to their portfolios and surprise and delight wine drinkers nationwide. We focus on developing long-term partnerships with producers that possess a profound respect for terroir and are benchmarks in their region, and as such, our portfolio presents quality, small-production old-world style wines as well as intriguing regional varietals from Central Europe. Learn more about Ahtel Wines at https://www.ahtelwines.com.