Independent Wine Sales Representative – 1099
Trecini Winery | San Francisco Bay Area & Napa / Vacaville / Yolo County
Trecini Winery is looking for an experienced, motivated Independent Wine Sales Representative to help grow our brand throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and/or the Napa, Vacaville & Yolo County markets.
This is a part-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity and is an ideal fit for someone who is already working in the wine, beer, spirits, or broader alcohol industry and has established relationships with restaurants, wine shops, retailers, and other accounts.
We’re looking for someone who wants to add a quality, family-owned California wine brand to their existing portfolio and earn additional income while doing what they already do best: selling wine and building relationships.
About Trecini Winery
Trecini is a family-owned California winery rooted in generations of grape growing and farming. Our wines are estate grown and crafted with a focus on sustainable farming, low-intervention winemaking, hand harvesting, and no added sugar.
We are a growing brand with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong family story, and wines that are earning attention from both consumers and the trade.
We’re looking for sales representatives who believe in the story behind the bottle and can introduce Trecini to the right accounts.
The Opportunity
As an Independent Sales Representative, you will be responsible for developing new wholesale accounts and growing Trecini’s presence within your territory.
This position offers flexibility and is designed to work well alongside an existing sales position, portfolio, or book of business.
Responsibilities
- Develop new wholesale accounts within your assigned territory
- Build relationships with restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, retailers, and other qualified accounts
- Present and sell Trecini wines to buyers and decision-makers
- Conduct wine tastings and staff trainings when appropriate
- Maintain relationships with existing accounts and encourage reorders
- Introduce new Trecini releases and seasonal offerings
- Identify opportunities for placements, by-the-glass programs, wine lists, retail shelves, and special features
- Represent Trecini professionally and enthusiastically in the marketplace
- Communicate market feedback, account needs, and sales opportunities to the Trecini team
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, accounts, orders, and follow-ups
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate already works in the alcohol beverage industry.
You may currently be:
- A wine sales representative looking to add another brand
- An independent broker or brand representative
- A distributor sales representative
- A wine or spirits salesperson with an established account base
- A hospitality professional with strong buyer relationships who wants to transition into sales
- Someone with an established network of restaurant, retail, and wine industry contacts
You should have:
- Previous sales experience in wine, beer, spirits, or the alcohol beverage industry
- Existing relationships with restaurants, retailers, wine shops, or hospitality accounts
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
- The ability to work independently and manage your own territory
- A genuine interest in wine and the California wine industry
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout your assigned territory
- A professional and personable approach to selling
Wine industry experience and an established book of business are strongly preferred.
Compensation
This is a 1099 independent contractor position with compensation structured around sales.
Commission-based compensation with the opportunity to earn additional income as you grow Trecini’s account base and sales volume.
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview based on experience, territory, and existing account relationships.
Territories
We are currently looking for representatives in:
San Francisco & Bay Area
and
Napa / Vacaville / Yolo County
Candidates may apply for one territory or both if they are able to effectively cover the markets.
Why Trecini?
Trecini is not just another bottle to put in a portfolio.
We are a growing, family-owned winery with deep farming roots, a strong California story, award-winning wines, and an ownership team that is actively involved in the business.
We’re looking for salespeople who want to represent something they can genuinely get behind and who enjoy building brands from the ground up.
If you already have relationships in the wine and beverage industry and are looking for a great California wine brand to add to your portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your current role in the wine/beverage industry, the territory you currently cover, and the types of accounts and relationships you have established.
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Pay: $40,000.00 - $72,003.65 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
