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About PortoVino

PortoVino is a national importer of premium European wines, championing quality, terroir-driven producers with a strong focus on sustainability and natural winemaking. Our spotlight brand is EPC - short for Epicurean is a single terroir driven Champagne house, offering sustainably crafted, with 100% traceable production. They focus on lower sugar and sulfite levels, clean expressions, and a more authentic style than mass-market houses

About the Role

We’re looking for a connected, motivated Sales Representative to lead EPC’s growth across NYC’s most discerning restaurants, bars, and retailers. You’ll be responsible for opening doors, building long-term relationships, and helping us introduce EPC to buyers who value craftsmanship and integrity over hype

Key Responsibilities

• Open and grow on-premise (restaurants, bars, hotels) and off-premise (wine shops, retailers) accounts
• Schedule and host tastings, meetings, and educational sessions
• Tell the EPC story with authenticity and passion — highlighting sustainability, sourcing, and stylistic differences
• Attend wine events and activations to showcase the brand
• Provide regular updates on account progress, challenges, and opportunities
• Collaborate with the PortoVino teams to share market insights

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Experienced in wine/beverage sales, distribution, or hospitality
• Connected and active in the NYC food & wine scene
• A strong communicator with a natural ability to build relationships
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with flexible hours and performance-based work
• Passionate about sustainability and artisanal wine producer.

Bonus Points For:

• WSET or other wine certifications
• Existing relationships with NYC buyers or sommeliers
• Experience planning tastings, pop-ups, or brand events

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