Fine Wine Specialist/Sales Professional

Position Overview

JJ Buckley Fine Wines is looking for energetic, professional and highly motivated individuals to join our in-house, relationship-based Fine Wine Specialist sales team. This is a full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm position with a hybrid work from home/onsite schedule out of our Oakland office. No cold calling. Great opportunity to learn and grow through extensive hands-on education (seminars, tastings and meetings with some of the world’s top wine estates).

About JJ Buckley: JJ Buckley is one of America's leading fine wine retailers, with a focus on imported wines – especially wines from France. We blend tradition and innovation by offering personalized wine services and recognized expertise to enthusiasts and collectors of the world’s finest wines. Visit www.jjbuckley.com to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Show proficiency in verbal and written communication skills that cater to the specific commodity and clientele.
• Demonstrate advanced tasting skills along with a well-developed knowledge, curiosity, and appreciation of ultra-premium wines.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to compellingly present wines, entertain, and build relationships with customers.
• Be organized, resourceful, and dedicated to excellence in all aspects of work, efficiently planning personal time.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent wine industry-related experience (wine retail/wholesale, restaurant, or other) is required; sales experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the fine wine market (especially Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa, Tuscany, Rhone) and familiarity with top wines per region and current market pricing.
• Ability to write tasting notes and speak in depth about specific wine products, regions, and varietals.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Capable writer with the ability to type 35-40 words per minute.
• Team player with proficiency in MS Office and web-based ordering/marketing tools such as Constant Contact and NetSuite, with the ability to quickly learn new technology/software.
• Must be 21 years old to apply.
• Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• WSET, CSW, or CSM certification preferred but not required.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree is preferred, though not required.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary plus commission
• Health/dental benefits
• Accrued PTO and sick time
• 401K
• Trade discounts
• Yearly earning potential range of $80-$225K+