Midwest Sales Manager

The Opportunity
Scale Wine Group is seeking an Independent Sales Consultant (1099) based in the Chicago metropolitan area, with the ability to develop business across key Midwest markets.
This is an opportunity for a self-directed, entrepreneurial sales professional to build the territory, shape the role, and drive meaningful growth. We are looking for someone with a pulse on the Chicago wine market, strong trade relationships, and the motivation to create opportunity.

Who You Are
- A dynamic, credible presence with buyers
- Deep familiarity with Chicago-area on-premise and retail markets
- Comfortable operating independently and managing a book of business
- Confident hosting tastings, distributor meetings, and high-level trade or consumer events
- Passionate about producer-driven wines and thoughtful portfolio building
CMS or WSET certification is preferred but not required — experience, trust, and results matter most.

Territory & Growth Focus
The consultant will focus on developing Scale Wine Group's presence across the Midwest, including Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Dakotas.

Compensation Structure
This role is structured as an independent contractor (retainer + commissions)

Why This Role Is Different
- Full autonomy to build the market your way
- Opportunity to define the role, not inherit one
- Strong performance may lead to an expanded relationship as the business grows
- Direct access to leadership in a nimble, engaged organization

About Scale Wine Group
Founded in 2016 by Master Sommelier Desmond Echavarrie, Scale Wine Group is a boutique wine supplier built by career wine, hospitality, and winery professionals — each bringing more than two decades of experience to the company. Scale has been a trusted partner to family-owned estates and acclaimed, winemaker-driven wineries in California including Tor, Memento Mori, and Vine Hill Ranch. In addition to representing exceptional domestic producers, Scale has expanded into importing top family-owned brands from Europe offering incredible value from some of the most sought after wine regions.

We are a small but dynamic team and are looking for talented individuals to grow with us.

Job category:
Sales and Marketing