Wine Specialist - Columbus, OH

Are you a self-starter with a passion for craft beer, wine and other beverages and the drive to build your own success? Join Cavalier Distributing and become a key player in bringing the best wine to the market. This isn't a desk job—it's an opportunity to own your territory and build relationships.

This is an outside sales position where you will spend 40 hours per week out in your assigned territory, working independently to achieve your goals. You are the face of Cavalier, responsible for successful sales, distribution, and placement of our diverse product portfolio across new and existing retail accounts.

What you'll do:

• Build Your Book: Manage and grow your relationship with existing accounts while also proactively developing new business and foster strong, long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Hit the Road: Enjoy the freedom of being out and about while running your designated route, regularly visiting accounts, and becoming the trusted authority on craft beverages in your area.
• Sell What You Love: Focus on selling and expanding our product lines, ensuring all Cavalier products are successfully placed and maintained.
• Be the Expert: Host exciting tastings, and promotions to drive enthusiasm and sales.
• Manage Your Territory: Handle all aspects of the sales cycle, from preparing quotes and executing monthly goals to ensuring excellent customer service and timely collections.
• Support the Brand: Pitch in with seasonal product displays, store resets, and represent Cavalier at special events and festivals (occasional evenings/weekends required).

This job is a perfect match for those who:

• Hustle Hard: You are self-motivated, results-oriented, and see challenges as opportunities.
• Are Organized: You can manage a regular weekly appointment schedule, handle documentation, and process information efficiently.
• Are Self-Managed: You thrive working independently and take full ownership of your territory and success.

Benefits Awaiting You After 60 days:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account with a Company Match
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement for Craft Beer Purchases
• Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)

• Basic understanding of the wine and beverage industry.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license and a clean DMV record with reliable transportation.
• Must be able to apply for and obtain a solicitor’s license with the state.