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 growing sales and events teams.  The Sales Representative is responsible for successfully managing, growing, and developing sales within a specified territory. Development of existing account base is fundamental, but expectation of new account development on the initiative of the Sales Representative is also expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior sales experience working on the wholesale end of the industry is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and solution focused.
• Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office.

Reports to: Sales Manager, NJ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence.
• Develop expertise of Skurnik Wines’ portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool of establishing successful sales.
• Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies.
• Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management:
  • Collaborate to facilitate sales opportunities.
  • Willingly accept assignments for market work with visiting winery suppliers.
• Manage and report monthly filing of expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Comply with all policies in accordance with our Credit Department and associated State Liquor Authority.
• Communicate regularly with the Regional Sales Manager and Credit Department as appropriate to always advise of important matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current driver’s license; maintain current auto insurance coverage and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to travel at least 70% of the time as dictated by business needs.
• Can repetitively lift a minimum of 35lbs.

Interested candidates, please contact Erica Skurnik, es@skurnik.com.

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 talented Sales Representatives to build upon existing business in Long Island, NY.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior sales experience working on the wholesale end of the industry is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
• Market network of buyers & clientele in Rochester
• Understanding of the Rochester marketplace and relevant competition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and solution focused.
• Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office.
• Reports to: Sales Manager, New York

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence.
• Develop expertise of Skurnik Wines’ portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool of establishing successful sales.
• Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies.
• Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management.
• Collaborate to facilitate sales opportunities.
• Willingly accept assignments for market work with visiting winery suppliers.
• Manage and report monthly filing of expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Comply with all policies in accordance with our Credit Department and associated State Liquor Authority.
• Communicate regularly with the Regional Sales Manager and Credit Department as appropriate to advise of important matters at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.

Interested candidates, please contact Jennifer Lucia at jlucia@skurnik.com.

Seeking a self-motivated, organized, hard-working, Spirits expert to assist in sales, education and account and relationship management, located in Western New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting Skurnik Sales Reps
  • Account visits
  • Spirits Samples and Sampling
  • Spirits Education
  • Cocktail Menu Development and R&D
• Customer Service & Hospitality
  • Assisting in communicating directly with Skurnik customers for the purpose of generating sales and continuous education
    • In Store Spirits Tastings
    • Staff trainings
  • Problem solving
  • Advising
• Participation in Skurnik and Skurnik affiliated meetings, activities and events
  • Sales Meetings
  • Seminars
  • Trainings
  • Other in office and out of office activities
• Completing sales-focused initiatives, goals and incentives
• Inner-Company and External Communication
  • Ability to craft timely, professional and accurate emails and other communication
• Reporting & Data Analytics (on job training)
  • Working knowledge of various technologies to assist in planning, action and follow up.
• Assist in creating Spirits related content (as needed)

Interested candidates, please contact Erica Skurnik, es@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Wines is looking for an experienced customer service professional 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, spirits and sake, our sales team is growing, and the Sales Support Team provides excellent training and preparation for internal promotion into sales and operations positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years’ experience in wine or spirits industry: restaurant, retail, wholesale
• Knowledge of major wine regions, producers and grape varieties
• Effective *verbal and written* communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel
  • iOS devices and applications
  • Internet navigation

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

This position is based in our Mason, OH office.

Interested candidates, please contact Jerry Baker at baker@skurnik.com.

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 grow existing business and develop new business in Columbus, OH.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior sales experience working on the wholesale end of the industry is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with commensurate retail and/or restaurant experience will also be considered.
• Market network of buyers & clientele in Columbus.
• Understanding of the Columbus marketplace and relevant competition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and solution focused.
• Computer experience necessary, utilizing all tools within Microsoft Office.
• Reports to: Sales Manager, OKI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop relationships with customers via face-to-face visits and phone/email correspondence.
• Develop expertise of Skurnik Wines’ portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world as the fundamental tool of establishing successful sales.
• Learn and utilize internal operating systems to effectively follow company policies.
• Work in conjunction with Portfolio Management.
• Collaborate to facilitate sales opportunities.
• Willingly accept assignments for market work with visiting winery suppliers.
• Manage and report monthly filing of expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Comply with all policies in accordance with our Credit Department and associated State Liquor Authority.
• Communicate regularly with the Regional Sales Manager and Credit Department as appropriate to advise of important matters at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.

Interested candidates, please contact Jerry Baker at baker@skurnik.com.