Fine Wine Sales Trader

Who we are:

Vinovest helps investors get exposure to fine wine as an asset class. Having outperformed the S&P 500 over the last 30 years while being uncorrelated to traditional mainstream assets, fine wine has become a compelling hedge for any portfolio. With a team of industry leading experts and an advanced proprietary algorithm, Vinovest is revolutionizing how we invest in fine wine. We are seeking a Fine Wine Sales Trader to join our rapidly growing company.

What you’ll do:

You will play a critical role in selling our stock of fine wine. You will work closely with our external partners as well as a wide range of internal stakeholders in operations, engineering, sales, and marketing.

You will be responsible for managing and tracking the sale or liquidation of stock through various outlets such as wine exchanges, and merchant or vendor partners. You will work to develop a robust network of sales outlets for the stock.

• List stock for sale through various existing wine sales channels

• Work to establish a strong network of new sales outlets for stock

• Sell stock to hit sales targets and quarterly goals

• Develop best practices and SOPs for various sales channels and export markets.

What you have:

• A proven track record in fine wine trade sales to export markets

• Strong pre-existing relationships in export markets

• 3+ years experience in the Wine and Spirits Industry

• Experience with reselling wine to any of these outlets - auctions, private collectors, merchants, vendors, restaurants, hotels. Ideally bringing already established relationships and networks to this job

• Carnal knowledge of all of the components of wine evaluation-market pricing, provenance, and storage

• Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary for developing trusted relationships at all levels internally and externally

• Strong written communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently to accomplish goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

• Strong wine knowledge with WSET Level 3 Diploma or Advanced certification or CMS

• Fully licensed to sell wine within the UK to merchants and individuals

Our Commitment to Diversity

Vinovest is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to cultivate an environment of understanding to have greater impact on our business and customers. We encourage under-represented groups to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws.

Benefits & Perks:

• Fully remote with home office stipend
• Competitive salary, annual bonus and meaningful stock options
• Top-notch health, dental, vision benefits
• Flexible time off policy
• Mental Health Fridays