Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job Summary:

Contraband Bayou Wine Co is a Texas wine distributor based in Houston, Texas with a diverse, global book focused on boutique, family-owned wineries. Contraband is fortunate to represent luminaries such as Pedro Parra, Michelini i Mufatto, Rose & Arrow, Paul Lato among many others.

The company is quickly scaling operations in 2026 and is seeking to add a full-time Sales Representative who will be responsible for driving sales for both companies in the Greater Dallas area. The Sales Representative will be responsible for generating sales, opening new accounts, and meeting planned goals.

Target buyers include on-premise and off-premise, natural and conventional buyers.

Education and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of winemaking process, major varietals, and major wine regions

• Food and Beverage industry experience preferred

• Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality

Wage Status: Salary + Commission

Hours: The role is relatively autonomous, but Monday – Friday 9-5 is expected.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently source new sales leads/accounts

• Track sales and status reports using CRM functions

• Coordinate sales efforts with team members

• Work with team to develop planned sales targets

• Meet and exceed planned sales targets

• Attend industry gatherings and events to develop network and promote Contraband's offerings

• Ongoing wine education

Essential Job Functions:

• Developing relationships with account buyers and management

• Continual customer relationship management

• Public tastings, account employee education, and tasting notes for accounts

• Ability to learn and understand background of each winery and their offerings

• Conscientious, outgoing, and inquisitive personality

• Ability to perform in a busy and dynamic environment

• Willingness to fill in for others when the time may arise, including but not limited to hotshot deliveries

• Requires valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel

Additional Requirements:

Communication and responsiveness are imperative job functions. Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules, and procedures of the Companies.

Benefits:

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation

• Employee Discount

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