WINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE (ONTARIO)
Bring Your Portfolio. Grow Your Income. Build Something Exceptional.
Join SOLO CRU – Wine Emotions
SOLO CRU is one of Canada's fastest-growing importers and distributors of premium wines, beers, and spirits. With a carefully curated portfolio of more than 200 labels from renowned producers across Italy, France, Argentina, Chile, and we serve restaurants, wine bars, hospitality groups, private clients, and specialty retailers throughout Ontario.
We are seeking an experienced Wine Sales Representative with an established network of accounts and a proven track record in beverage alcohol sales. This is an opportunity to represent a unique portfolio of premium brands while building long-term relationships in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
If you already have strong industry connections and are looking for a company that rewards performance, supports growth, and offers exceptional products, we would like to speak with you.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Managing and expanding an existing portfolio of on-premise and off-premise accounts.
- Developing new business opportunities within restaurants, hospitality groups, wine bars, and retail channels.
- Presenting and selling SOLO CRU's portfolio of premium Italian wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits.
- Conducting tastings, staff training sessions, and educational events.
- Building strong relationships with buyers, sommeliers, beverage directors, and business owners.
- Working closely with management to identify market opportunities and execute growth strategies.
- Achieving and exceeding monthly sales objectives.
- Providing market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights.
What We're Looking ForRequired
✔ Proven wine, spirits, or beverage alcohol sales experience.
✔ An active portfolio of restaurant, hospitality, retail, or private client accounts.
✔ Strong understanding of the Ontario beverage alcohol industry.
✔ Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
✔ Self-motivated and capable of managing an independent sales territory.
✔ Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
✔ Smart Serve Certification (or ability to obtain one)
✔ WSET, Sommelier, or equivalent wine education.
✔ Experience working with premium imported wine brands.
✔ Existing relationships with key decision-makers in Ontario's hospitality sector.
Why Join SOLO CRU?
Exceptional Portfolio: represent over 200 carefully selected wines, beers, and spirits from family-owned producers and internationally recognized wineries.
Strong Earning Potential: competitive base compensation plus an uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performers.
Growth Opportunity: join a company in expansion mode with ambitious plans across Ontario and the United States.
Marketing & Sales Support: work alongside experienced industry professionals with dedicated marketing support, events, tastings, and brand-building initiatives.
Benefits Package
- Health and dental coverage
- Company contribution to employee benefits
- Wine education opportunities
- Industry events and trade tastings
- Employee purchasing program
The Ideal Candidate
You already have strong relationships in the Ontario market and understand how to open doors, build trust, and grow accounts. You are entrepreneurial, passionate about wine, and motivated by the opportunity to build a meaningful business within a rapidly growing company.
At SOLO CRU, we don't simply sell wine: we create Wine Emotions.
Apply Today at [email protected]
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their sales experience and existing market relationships.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
SOLO CRU Wines is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional development.
Pay: $34,400.00-$122,172.27 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Wine Sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- WSET or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
