Also called: Beverage Distributor Rep, Wine Rep
Sells wine, beer, and spirits to restaurants, bars, and stores for a distributor.
You pour tastings for a restaurant's sommelier, convince a liquor store to stock a new whiskey, and help plan a bar's cocktail menu.
Estimate; base plus commission.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma; sommelier or spirits certifications help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality, Business.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with ordering and inventory; tastings, menu advice and bar relationships stay human (you must be 21).
Classes: Culinary arts or FCS class, Chemistry, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-4012.
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