WINE BROKER

Montesquieu

About Us

We are an international wine brokerage dedicated to bringing small production, boutique wines of the highest caliber to wine lovers across the country.  Our annual growth rate has consistently ranged between 20% and 30%, today our sales exceed $25 million per year and we proudly report over 15,000 active clients. We currently work with close to 200 premium winemakers with more sending samples daily.  Winemakers love us because we relate their passion for the art and can easily capture the spirit of the wine – something a rating or a number never does… Clients love the access to rare and hard to obtain wines as well as our “insider” knowledge. Wine continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. with more and more people eager to learn and discover the hidden gems outside the mass productions.

Career Opportunities

Currently we have opportunities for wine brokers responsible for developing, maintaining, educating and guiding clients in their wine explorations.  We are also developing management teams to assist with our aggressive expansion plan. Prior wine experience is not necessary, training provided.

Compensation

Our compensation package clearly rewards dedication and effort.

Base plus commissions & bonuses

2006 average earnings for Wine Broker $82k per year
2006 highest achiever earned $226k.

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

•        Medical, dental & vision insurance
•        401k & life insurance, generous vacation pay & wine allowance
•        Travel and a continuing wine education.

Requirements

Candidates must possess high levels of focus and drive and be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and persuasive selling style.  Communications with clients are mostly over the phone.  Excellent articulation skills are mandatory.

Office Locations

• San Diego
• Los Angeles
• Orange County
• San Francisco
• Miami
• Orlando
• Washington DC

To Apply

Please email your resume to jirving@montesquieu.com with the office location that you are interested in and “Wine Broker” in the subject line.
Please visit our website for additional company information at http://www.montesquieu.com

If you've just read the story on the previous page featuring Stephane Derenoncourt, you might be able to guess some of the qualities that Montesquieu looks for in its employees and which they deem to be most important. They are:

Dedication--Tenacity--Curiosity--Drive--Hard Work--Humility--Intelligence--Respect--Spirit

We invite you to take a look around our sites to find out more about Montesquieu Wine Broker's long history. Since 1686 we have been committed to the same ideals born of the deepest respect, appreciation and passion for the land and for the people that factor into any excellent wine. Below is a list of links to some of the more interesting nooks and crannies of our site:

• Read more about the Charles-Louis de Secondat, the Baron of Montesquieu
• You can also find out more on the other members of our distinguished Tasting Panel
• For an interesting site on terroir and opera, take a look at Montesquieu's Wine Opera
• Not least, you'll want to look at our wine archive to get an overview of our products
• And Montesquieu Wine Events contains a more detailed list of the places we've traveled in the U.S.
• Finally, our direct site is to be found at Montesquieu Wines

Many thanks, Nous exprimons notre gratitude, Lei ringraziamo, Vielen Dank, muito obrigado for considering Montesquieu.