What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine & Spirits Consultant NYC position at Baron Francois?
Baron Francois Ltd is a family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor located in the Financial District of Manhattan. We have been distributing wines and spirits since 1982. Baron Francois sells 1 million bottles per year to restaurants, bars, hotels, liquor stores, and wine retailers. We are partners with 100 unique suppliers to bring artisanal wines and spirits to New York and surrounding states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Currently, our sales are equally split between off and on trade accounts, all of which is overseen by our growing team of 30 employees. Almost 100% of the wines in Baron Francois’ extensive portfolio are from family-owned single vineyards with whom the company maintains faithful relations vintage after vintage. We maintain a high standard to ensure the best value to our customers and final consumers.
Baron Francois is also devoted to assist its customers in their retailing activities with a policy of high-quality service and a neighborly attitude of long-term partnerships. In recent years, Baron Francois extended its range of products to the rest of the world to offer a more complete book with no compromise of quality. We are looking for full time Wine and Spirits Consultants to offer our line of quality small-estate wines and spirits to restaurants and retail in New York city.
The ideal candidate will be organized and focused with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Resiliency, persistence, and tenacity will be the key to success.
This position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
-A minimum of three years’ experience selling fine wines and craft spirits in a wholesale/distributor setting
- Have a current existing on/off premise accounts/run
-Solid knowledge of wine and spirits
-Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
-Knowledge of the NY/NJ market
-Flexible schedule for meetings with clients, travel, trade events, and in-store tastings
-Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
-Must be able to obtain and maintain a New York Solicitor’s Permit
This position is full time with a competitive base salary, commissions, travel & expenses, annual bonus, wine & spirits education, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k plan and paid vacation.
We are a growing company with opportunity for career development.
Baron Francois is an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran, or marital status.
Please note: Candidates must include a cover letter when applying in order to be considered for this position