With more than 3,000 employees and $1.5 billion in annual sales, Wirtz Beverage Group is one of the leading alcohol beverage distributors in the country with interests in wine, spirits and beer wholesalers. Focused on technology and innovation, Wirtz Beverage Group helps deliver industry leading growth with many of the world's top luxury and premium spirit, wine and beer suppliers. The company is committed to providing customers and suppliers with a best-in-class model for continued success.

Wirtz Beverage Group is a division of Chicago-based Wirtz Corporation, having diversified interests in banking, real estate, insurance, sports and wine, beer and spirits distribution throughout the United States. Founded by Arthur Wirtz in 1926, his son William took the helm in 1983 and led the company to increased prosperity. Today, the privately-held Wirtz Corporation remains family-owned with Arthur's grandson, W. Rockwell Wirtz, leading the company as President.

In an ever-changing marketplace, Wirtz Beverage has been successful in adapting to those changes by finding innovative approaches to meeting the demands of the industry. With a clear vision towards the future, we are dedicated to the needs of our customers and suppliers; to protecting the integrity of the three-tier system; and are committed to our community mission of encouraging responsible adult consumption of our products.

NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION

Position Title

Fine Wine Sales Representative

Location

Nevada Wine Agents – Fine Wine Division

Las Vegas, NV

Working Hours
Monday – Friday

(8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or as required)

Responsibilities & Duties:  Responsible for selling, servicing and developing customer relationships in very high-profile on-premise accounts.  Must demonstrate ability to educate and provide training to customer’s staff.  Must be able to meet sales goals and work within a team environment.  Will include some evening and weekend work.

• Candidate must possess good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must have excellent people skills in developing customer relationships. 
• Comprehensive Wine knowledge required (placement exam may be given).  Achievements in Master Sommelier, Society of Wine Educators or other formal wine programs are a plus.
• Prior wine sales experience or restaurant wine sales experience will be given preference.
• Knowledge of the Las Vegas area. (Preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Note: All applicants are required to submit a resume, internal job posting form and application to the Human Resources Department.  Interviews will be scheduled following review of each applicant’s qualifications. 

All applications will be considered without regards to age, race, religion, color, sex, physical or mental disability or national origin.

In-house applicants will be given first consideration.