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Acker Wines

Wine Specialist

Valley Cottage, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

WSET or other wine education with aspirations to learn more. * Have 3 or more years of warehouse and inventory experience. * Spirits knowledge a plus. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to ...

COTE Miami

Sommelier

Miami, FL

Recommends wines to customers based on price, personal taste, and food selection. * Oversees the ... WSET Level 3 or higher or CMS Certified Sommelier pin or higher preferred. Physical Demands: The ...

COTE NYC

Sommelier

New York, NY · On-site

Recommends wines to customers based on price, personal taste, and food selection. * Oversees the ... WSET Level 3 or higher or CMS Certified Sommelier pin or higher preferred. Physical Demands: The ...

Stew Leonard's

Enthusiatic Wine Professional

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Lead by example by demonstrating enthusiasm, teamwork, and a passion for wine and spirits Education or Experiences: * 3-5 years' experience in Wine Business * Formal tasting event with vendor * WSET ...

Wine Industry Expo

Fine Wine Specialist

Ceres, CA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

WSET, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Court of Master ... High noise level * Indoor climate Personal Protective Equipment Required * Side shield safety ...

Wine Industry Expo

Fine Wine Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

WSET, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Court of Master ... High noise level * Indoor climate Personal Protective Equipment Required * Side shield safety ...

Wine Industry Expo

$70 - $80/hr

WSET, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Court of Master ... High noise level * Indoor climate Personal Protective Equipment Required * Side shield safety ...

Beefbar NYC

Junior Sommelier

New York, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

WSET Level 2, CMS Introductory Sommelier, or equivalent wine education is preferred but not required. * Candidates actively pursuing WSET, CMS or other recognized wine education are encouraged to ...

RH

Wine Specialist

Yountville, CA · On-site

Maintain a high level of familiarity with regional wine history, wineries of interest and other ... WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or similar wine education certification preferred * Developed ...

RH

Wine Specialist

Yountville, CA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Maintain a high level of familiarity with regional wine history, wineries of interest and other ... WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or similar wine education certification preferred * Developed ...

Restoration Hardware

Wine Specialist

Yountville, CA

Maintain a high level of familiarity with regional wine history, wineries of interest and other ... WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or similar wine education certification preferred * Developed ...

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How much do wine wset level 3 jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine wset level 3 in the United States is $20.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is WSET Level 3 in wine?

WSET Level 3 in Wines is an advanced qualification offered by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) for those seeking in-depth knowledge of wines. It is designed for individuals working in the wine industry or serious wine enthusiasts. The course covers grape growing, wine production, and the characteristics of the world's key wines, and it includes both theory and tasting components. Successful completion of the exam demonstrates a high level of wine expertise, often required for professional advancement in the wine trade.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wine WSET Level 3 professional?

To thrive as a Wine WSET Level 3 professional, you need advanced wine knowledge, tasting proficiency, and a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines certification. Familiarity with wine service tools, inventory management systems, and wine education resources is typically required. Strong communication, customer service, and presentation skills help you share wine knowledge effectively and engage clients. These skills are crucial for providing expert guidance, enhancing customer experiences, and advancing in wine industry roles.

What types of career advancement can a Wine WSET Level 3 certification open up within the wine industry?

Achieving a Wine WSET Level 3 certification demonstrates advanced wine knowledge and tasting skills, which can unlock a variety of career paths in the wine industry. Certified professionals often pursue roles such as sommelier, wine educator, wine buyer, or sales manager for importers and distributors. Many also use this qualification as a stepping stone toward higher-level certifications or specialized roles in wine production, marketing, and consulting. The credential is highly respected globally, making it easier to network and collaborate with industry peers and access new career opportunities.

What is the difference between Wine Wset Level 3 vs Wine Sommelier?

AspectWine Wset Level 3Wine Sommelier
CertificationsWset Level 3 CertificationSommelier Certification (e.g., Court of Master Sommeliers)
Work EnvironmentWine education, tasting, and training settingsRestaurants, hotels, wine retail, and hospitality venues
Industry UsageTraining and educational purposes, wine expertiseCustomer service, wine recommendations, wine list management

While both roles involve wine knowledge, Wine Wset Level 3 focuses on advanced wine education and technical understanding, whereas a Wine Sommelier emphasizes customer service and wine presentation in hospitality settings. The Wset Level 3 provides a strong foundation for wine expertise, which can support a career as a sommelier, but the roles serve different primary functions within the wine industry.

What can I do with a Wine WSET Level 3?

A Wine WSET Level 3 qualification prepares individuals for roles such as wine sales, sommelier, wine educator, or wine buyer. It demonstrates advanced knowledge of wine regions, tasting techniques, and food pairings, often leading to opportunities in restaurants, wine retail, distribution, or wine production environments.
Infographic showing various Wine Wset Level 3 job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,449 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Account Development Specialist - On Premise Wine - Bay Area

Breakthru Beverage Group

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Breakthru Beverage rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

216th of 429 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

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Time Type:
Full time
Remote Type:
Job Family Group:
Sales
Job Description Summary:
The Account Development Specialist is the sales lead for their assigned portfolio within a targeted account base, primarily wine with some spirits and beer. They are focused against increasing share and velocity of their assigned commodity using tactics that help sell-in the right brands to customers and sell-out to consumers via planning and execution of brand activations. This role must maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the supplier accounts and be the expert consultant for the accounts. The Account Development Specialist will be active with in-market events and education.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Drive and deliver on revenue and market share of assigned portfolio in assigned account base spending 80% of working time in market
  • Serve as the expert and resource for the division or group in developing beverage and marketing strategies and plans for growth of assigned category or large supplier, in which they have advanced knowledge.
  • Research trends, category, and portfolio to ensure that the group or division and company meet supplier goals as established.
  • Present new products and beverage offerings and conduct monthly business reviews.
  • Plan high-end consumer activations within key accounts to elevate category awareness based on customer needs.
  • Drive real time market insights to inform, apply, unlock and accelerate growth.
  • Lead, organize, report, field intel and insights for assigned territory and categories.

Collaborate with on-premise & retail sales teams, developing creative solutions to help drive business and growth in assigned categories across their assigned territory
  • Develop and deliver training modules to the sales team, customer, and supplier regarding sales trends
  • Establishes merchandising objectives relative to brand priority for each account by understanding company priorities and defining POS needs to the supplier
  • Focus on increasing share and velocity of assigned category.
  • Ownership of account plan and execution based on brand plans
  • Obtains appropriate distribution of category throughout account base by presenting and selling based on the brands' features and benefits, including beverage menu development
  • Conduct staff educations and building of the category.

Maintain and build strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the assigned accounts
  • Participate in supplier and category specific work-with sales calls.
  • Attend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks to build and maintain specialized industry and/or commodity knowledge.
  • Work to obtain all relative advanced certifications for the brand(s)/product becoming the market expert and resource in your assigned product or major supplier brand.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Drive specific market share based on work in either retail or on-premise accounts
  • Retail ADS will focus on number of facings and their placement, cold box share and additional displays to planogram placement
  • On-Premise will focus on menu placement (featured or within the cocktail list), customer visibility at the bar

Responsibly handle beverage alcohol product & conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years in sales or industry related and category expertise experience for category specific roles
    • CSS Certification or WSET Spirits level 2; or
    • Category specific certifications (Whiskey, Tequila, Sake or Beer); or
    • Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
  • Specialized knowledge of category or responsibility that this role will support
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; require
  • Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
  • Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
  • Analytic and Reporting skills
  • Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • On-premise/hospitality experience
  • Strong understand or background of consumer engagement mechanics
  • For Spirits Specialty:
    • Experience managing a Beverage Program or Bartending/Mixology
    • Previous experience cocktail costing, inventory, menu creation, P&L analysis, budgeting, batching, staff training, etc.
    • A proficient knowledge of elevated-execution beverage techniques including but not limited to frozen cocktails, infusions, smoking, barrel aging, clarifying, creating foams, garnishes. Etc.
  • For Wine Specialty:
    • Previous experience with a wine supplier
    • An in depth understanding of wine styles, different regions and grapes, aging potential for various wines, and specific flavor profiles.

Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:
  • Accountable for results which impact the department.
  • Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience.
Compensation
• Salary Range: $80,300 - $102,000
• 15% Bonus Potential
• Mileage Reimbursement at 70 cents per Business Miles driven
Benefits
• Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision (PPO)401(k) matching.
• Annual PTO Accrual and holidays
• Rollover Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program
Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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