Employment Opportunities

Skurnik Wines & Spirits prides ourselves in the finest selection of fine wines and spirits, and the best service and hospitality in the business, with a growing sales team. We are seeking a talented Sales Representative to build upon existing business in San Diego.

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 San Diego 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 reside within the territory
• 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 – $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 compensation growth based on sales and other incentive programs.

Interested candidates, please contact Allegra DiNardo at adinardo@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Wines is looking for a service and hospitality minded candidate to join the Sales Support Team. We distinguish ourselves as a distributor by our service to our sales team, customers, and suppliers. The Sales Support Team acts as an integral connection between the sales team and the administrative team through sales order entry, inventory and allocation responsibilities, sales reporting, and liaison operations departments.

We are seeking candidates with self-starting personalities, with the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and communicate effectively. With an expanding portfolio of wines, spirit and sake, our sales team is growing, and the company has a long history of promotion from within for future sales and operations positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sales Order Entry
  • Order entry via phone and email
  • Order management for app, web and automated orders
• Sales Team Support
  • Customer Service
  • Delivery ETAs
  • Reporting
  • House account sales
• Events: In Store Tastings, Staff Trainings, Trade Tastings
• Interdepartmental support for: Logistics, Finance, Design, Events & Compliance
• Special Projects, as needed for customers, suppliers, sales and operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years’ experience in wine or spirits industry: restaurant, retail, wholesale
• Knowledge of major wine regions, producers, and grape varieties
• Effective communication skills
• Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel
  • iOS devices and applications
  • Internet navigation

OPPORTUNITIES:

• Continued wine & spirit education
• Priority for internal promotion

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range: $52,000 – $58,000, commensurate with experience
• Start Date: June 1st, 2026

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Chase Brunson at cbrunson@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. 

HOURS:

Part-Time

• Thursday-Saturday (as available)
• Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
• Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
• Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
• Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
• Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
• Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
• Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
• Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
• Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
• Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
• Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
• Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

COMPENSATION:

• $150/tasting, plus $25 for prep and materials
• $50/hr for required training
• $50/hr rate for additional travel beyond 45 minute / 1.5hr total travel radius.

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Rory Holt at rholt@skurnik.com.

We are seeking a driven, team-oriented Spirits Specialist to support our sales team and aid in the launch of our spirits portfolio across Ohio, beginning with Willett Distillery. This role is ideal for someone with strong spirits knowledge, knowledge of how spirits are sold in Ohio, a passion for customer service, and the ability to thrive both in the field and in a collaborative team environment.

• Location: Cincinnati
• Position Type: Full Time
• Travel: Required (car + clean driving record)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brand & Sales Support:

• Help launch Willett Distillery in Ohio as a Skurnik-brokered product.
• Continue building sales of our Low ABV Spirits Portfolio, both on and off-premise.
• Support sales-focused initiatives, goals, and incentives by ensuring that the relevant state agencies and on-premise accounts have access to products through OHLQ.

Portfolio Education:

• Provide ongoing spirits education to sales representatives and customers.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on how spirits are sold in Ohio, the role of a brokerage, brands, categories, and product features.

Customer & Account Engagement:

• Execute transfers of product throughout Ohio between state liquor agencies and aid in the active brokering of Willet’s products to the OHLQ.
• Make regular sales calls to both state liquor agencies and on-premise accounts to maintain strong relationships.

Internal Collaboration:

• Participate in company sales meetings, seminars, trainings, and events.
• Partner with sales leadership on reporting, data analysis, and insights. Brokering spirits requires an immense amount of communication, back-end reporting, and physical moving of product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Alcohol Beverage, Hospitality, Culinary, Bars/Restaurants, Supplier/Wholesale, or Tasting Room. Experience with OHLQ at some level is required.
• Must reside in Ohio.
• Ability to travel regularly; car and clean driving record required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and passionate about spirits.

WHY JOIN US:

You’ll be part of a dynamic, growing team committed to education, exceptional service, and building long-term partnerships. If you’re passionate about spirits and excited to sell a legendary brand & Low ABV portfolio in Ohio, this role is for you.

COMPENSATION:

$65,000 – $70,000

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Eastman Presser at epresser@skurnik.com.

We are seeking a driven, team-oriented Spirits Specialist to support our sales team and aid in the launch of our spirits portfolio across Ohio, beginning with Willett Distillery. This role is ideal for someone with strong spirits knowledge, knowledge of how spirits are sold in Ohio, a passion for customer service, and the ability to thrive both in the field and in a collaborative team environment.

• Location: Cleveland
• Position Type: Full Time
• Travel: Required (car + clean driving record)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brand & Sales Support:

• Help launch Willett Distillery in Ohio as a Skurnik-brokered product.
• Continue building sales of our Low ABV Spirits Portfolio, both on and off-premise.
• Support sales-focused initiatives, goals, and incentives by ensuring that the relevant state agencies and on-premise accounts have access to products through OHLQ.

Portfolio Education:

• Provide ongoing spirits education to sales representatives and customers.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on how spirits are sold in Ohio, the role of a brokerage, brands, categories, and product features.

Customer & Account Engagement:

• Execute transfers of product throughout Ohio between state liquor agencies and aid in the active brokering of Willet’s products to the OHLQ.
• Make regular sales calls to both state liquor agencies and on-premise accounts to maintain strong relationships.

Internal Collaboration:

• Participate in company sales meetings, seminars, trainings, and events.
• Partner with sales leadership on reporting, data analysis, and insights. Brokering spirits requires an immense amount of communication, back-end reporting, and physical moving of product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Alcohol Beverage, Hospitality, Culinary, Bars/Restaurants, Supplier/Wholesale, or Tasting Room. Experience with OHLQ at some level is required.
• Must reside in Ohio.
• Ability to travel regularly; car and clean driving record required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and passionate about spirits.

WHY JOIN US:

You’ll be part of a dynamic, growing team committed to education, exceptional service, and building long-term partnerships. If you’re passionate about spirits and excited to sell a legendary brand & Low ABV portfolio in Ohio, this role is for you.

COMPENSATION:

$65,000 – $70,000

Interested candidates, please submit your application to Eastman Presser at epresser@skurnik.com.