Employment Opportunities

Skurnik Wines & Spirits is looking for a hospitality-minded candidate to join our Events team at our headquarters located in the Flatiron district. This position will be responsible for supporting the Events team with all customer tastings and events as well as maintaining operations for our headquarters. We are seeking candidates with self-starting, detail-oriented personalities who can multi-task, problem solve, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

EVENTS

• Support the Events team with the execution of all Skurnik HQ events
  • Collaborate with Events and Portfolio Management to transform concepts into successful seminars, walk-around tastings, happy hours, and parties
  • Assist with the setup, seamless execution, and breakdown of our customer tastings, staff meetingsand events
  • Oversee events inventory and ordering
• Manage RSVPs for East Coast events
  • Create and distribute RSVP links, confirmation and reminder emails, and waitlist forms using Zkipster software
  • Maintain RSVP lists with up-to-date customer and rep information
  • Manage RSVP inboxes and act as the point of contact for all customers RSVPing
  • Disseminate invitation lists, RSVPs, and final attendance to Sales Team
• Support the Events team with all offsite events by assisting with the registration desk

HEADQUARTERS

• Support the HQ team with handling all day-to-day operations efficiently with an emphasis on hospitality and client-focused interactions
  • Maintain the organization and tidiness of our headquarters
  • Act as point of contact for all HQ vendors overseeing all equipment, maintenance, and repairs
• Manage all incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Oversee all outgoing UPS shipments
  • Receive and distribute all incoming UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL
  • Print postage for all outgoing mail with the Pitney Bowes
• Complete weekly inventory and ordering of all office + Events supplies
  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory list
  • Order office supplies for new hires
• Act as office liaison with building management
  • Prepare building and office access for new hires
  • Keep the team updated on building closures, fire drills, construction 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience in the hospitality industry
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Adaptive organizational skills and the ability to change plans to meet new circumstances
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iOS devices and applications

Interested candidates, please contact Events, events-mgmt@skurnik.com.

Skurnik Wines & Spirits is seeking an a self-motivated, organized, hard-working IT Support Analyst based in NYC. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office support working from our Flatiron office, working with limited supervision, reporting to the Director of IT. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• You are highly proficient in troubleshooting end user computer, mobile device, and occasionally A/V issues; including hardware, software, network, and environmental support on macOS, Windows, and iOS/iPadOS platforms. 
• Assist with new user, computer, and iPhone/iPad setups and printer support – including ongoing maintenance and or movement of monitors, docking stations, phones, and printers for office desk moves. 
• Help users with basic wi-fi and network connectivity issues. 
• Help users navigate and or troubleshoot the M365 ecosystem, including OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
• Assist with endpoint security, EDR, phishing alerts. 
• Assist with troubleshooting conference room A/V systems 
• Must be able to document problem resolutions within trouble tickets and maintain written documentation
• Coordinates activities with Director, technical staff, users, and vendors, which include service requests and trouble tickets
• Provides written and verbal status of projects to all involved parties

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years macOS support experience 
• 4+ years Windows support experience
• Strong people skills
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills
• A self-starter
• Experience with Active Directory, Print Management, and Windows Server

EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARE A PLUS

• Cisco, Azure, CompTIA, Apple, or Jamf experience and or certifications
• Apple Genius work experience 
• PowerShell
• VMware
• Citrix 
• Jamf 
• Meraki 
• Dynamics NAV
• A/V systems

Interested candidates, please contact HR@skurnik.com.

Seeking a self-motivated, organized, hard-working, goal oriented, Spirits expert to assist in sales, education, hospitality, customer service and account management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting Skurnik Sales Reps
  • Account visits
  • Spirits Samples
  • Spirits Education
  • In Office Tastings
    • 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 Adam Schuman at aschuman@skurnik.com.

We’re seeking an experienced Traffic & Logistics Specialist to join our growing Operations Team. In this role, you’ll oversee Skurnik’s inbound shipping activities, and help keep our operations running. You will be charged with specific portfolio operations, working hand-in-hand with members of our Finance and Operations team, and being the primary liaison with our fulfillment centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with our National Department in coordinating DI (Direct Import) offers twice a year (Spring & Fall) including compilation of sales orders and placing PO’s for direct import by our National Customers.
• Own all coordination and communication processes regarding consolidation and importing of wines and spirits from growers and distilleries around the world to fulfillment centers using various freight modes, but most heavily in ocean, and OTR.
• Develop relationships across Skurnik fulfillment centers, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors to uncover opportunities and drive improvements.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers to build consolidations for shipments of full container loads for the various portfolios.
• Schedule shipment of consolidations with forwarders and/or trucker/rail line.
• Maintain and improve shipment monitoring processes.
• Update the company operating system with most accurate and current information such as ETD/ETA’s, carrier information, read dates, etc.
• Provide daily communications with our warehouses regarding detailed item information and expected arrival dates of inbound containers.
• Schedule and prioritize inbound containers with our fulfillment centers, directing them which loads have priority and making sure we pick up timely to avoid demurrage charges and inbound as expeditiously as possible, advising warehouse of “hot” items that have orders waiting.
• Receive in containers in NAV, work with warehouse/wineries/forwarders to resolve discrepancies between actual receipt and expected inbound information.
• Work with National Department and National Customers in scheduling outbound shipments from our fulfillments centers

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

Skurnik Wines & Spirits is an importer and distributor of fine wines and spirits headquartered in the heart of New York City. We represent a high-quality, diversified portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world. The company began with just a handful of relatively unknown estates in 1987, and has since grown to represent over 500 estates, most of which are family-owned-and-operated.

We are a national importer, and also have a direct wholesale distribution network in nine states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and California.

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are seeking a full-time Credit & Collections Supervisor. As the supervisor, you will be responsible for managing all of our west coast customer accounts and receivables.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• 3-5 years of proven work experience as an AR associate/supervisor
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software (knowledge of Dynamics NAV a plus)
• Strong mathematical skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong excel skills
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Detail orientated
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Knowledge of State Alcohol Beverage Control Compliance a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor account activity for all customer accounts
• AR Collections- Local market Restaurant/Retail
• Communicate with management on delinquent account balances including running daily reports
• Communicate with customers and sales staff on customer account status through email and/or telephone
• Facilitate collection process with inactive, overdue customer accounts
• Daily order review and release from Credit Review
• Set and monitor credit limits
• Process credit applications
• Troubleshoot system issues

All inquiries will be held in the strictest of confidence.  Additional details about the company, portfolio, and compensation will be provided upon your selection for further discussions.

Candidate is required to work Pacific Standard Time regular business hours.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates, please contact HR@skurnik.com.

We are currently looking for sales representatives. The Sales Representative is responsible for successfully managing, growing, and developing sales within a specified territory for both on and off-premise accounts. Development of existing account base is fundamental, but new account development on the initiative of the Sales Representative is also expected.

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
• 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 be fully vaccinated
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

REPORTS TO

• Regional Sales Manager [territory-based]

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

Interested candidates, please contact Danielle Françoise Fournier, dfournier@skurnik.com.

We are currently looking for sales representatives. The Sales Representative is responsible for successfully managing, growing, and developing sales within a specified territory for both on and off-premise accounts. Development of existing account base is fundamental, but new account development on the initiative of the Sales Representative is also expected.

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
• 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 be fully vaccinated
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

REPORTS TO

• Regional Sales Manager [territory-based]

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

Interested candidates, please contact Web Bond, webond@skurnik.com.