Premium Italian Wine Sales – LA

Lewis Imports is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Independent Wine Sales Representative (1099) to develop and grow sales throughout the Los Angeles market.<br /><br />We are not looking for order takers. We are looking for a relationship builder who understands the restaurant, retail, and hospitality landscape and wants to represent a focused portfolio of authentic Italian wines with strong pricing, supplier support, and real growth potential.<br /><br />About Lewis Imports:<br /><br />Lewis Imports is a family-owned importer and distributor specializing in premium Italian wines. <br />We work directly with renowned wineries throughout Italy and have built a portfolio that combines heritage, quality, and value.<br /><br />Featured producers include:<br /><br />Lungarotti<br />Fontanavecchia<br />Adriano Marco e Vittorio<br />Menegotti<br />Adriano Marco e Vittorio<br /><br />Our business is expanding rapidly across California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Texas, creating significant opportunities for motivated sales professionals.<br /><br />What You'll Do<br />- Develop new restaurant, retail, and hospitality accounts throughout Los Angeles<br />- Conduct tastings and presentations with buyers and beverage directors<br />- Secure by-the-glass placements, wine list placements, and retail displays<br />- Participate in supplier visits, trade events, and educational tastings<br /><br />Who We're Looking For<br />- Existing relationships within the Los Angeles wine trade<br />- Experience in wine sales, distribution, hospitality, or restaurant beverage programs<br />- Self-starter with strong organizational skills<br />- Passion for Italian wine and food culture<br />- Reliable transportation and willingness to work in the field<br /><br />Compensation<br />- Independent Contractor (1099)<br />- Competitive 10% commission structure<br />- Protected accounts<br />- Sample support and sales tools provided<br />- Unlimited earning potential<br />- Opportunity for future leadership and territory growth<br /><br />Why Join Lewis Imports?<br />- Direct access to ownership and decision-making<br />- Boutique portfolio with strong differentiation<br />- No corporate bureaucracy<br />- Opportunity to build a territory with meaningful long-term income potential<br />- Work with passionate producers and authentic family-owned wineries<br /><br />If you are currently working in the wine industry and are looking to add a high-quality Italian portfolio with significant growth opportunities, we would like to hear from you.<br /><br />Job category: Sales and Marketing