Premuium Spirits Portfolio Development Contractor | Houston, TX

Build a Houston Premium Spirits business, not just a territory. Mercury Imports is looking for someone who wants to create business, not inherit it. If you know how to open doors, reach decision makers, develop accounts, and turn first orders into recurring revenue, this opportunity was built for that. You will represent a distinctive portfolio of premium spirits brands across Greater Houston and develop commercial relationships with restaurants, bars, retailers, beverage directors, buyers, bartenders, and hospitality professionals. The objective is straightforward Build a profitable, recurring Premium Spirits business in Houston. Build Accounts That Keep Producing This opportunity rewards more than the first sale. Qualifying recurring business from assigned accounts can continue generating commissions while those accounts remain assigned to you. You are not simply chasing orders. You are building a book of business. Compensation may include Uncapped sales commissions Recurring commissions from qualifying assigned accounts Brand specific performance bonuses Monthly market development bonuses Chain stores assigned in your territory This is a commission and bonus based 1099 independent contractor opportunity with no guaranteed salary. Qualified candidates will receive the complete compensation structure during the interview process. What You Will Build The contractor will have the opportunity to: Identify qualified restaurant, bar, and retail prospects Develop relationships with buyers and decision makers Open new accounts Build repeat business Expand appropriate portfolio placements Support tastings and product education Participate in commercially relevant activations Develop relationships throughout Houston’s beverage and hospitality community Identify buyer feedback, competitive activity, and market opportunities You will operate independently while representing Mercury products within approved commercial, brand, and compliance requirements. Strong Candidates Typically Demonstrate Ability to independently create sales opportunities Confidence prospecting unfamiliar accounts Ability to reach decision makers Strong follow through Commercial selling judgment Ability to develop long term customer relationships Discipline managing their own pipeline Ability to organize their own commercial activity Ability to match products to appropriate accounts Strong learning ability Professional premium brand representation Accountability for results Experience That Can Give You an Advantage Houston restaurant, bar, retail, or hospitality relationships Wine or spirits sales experience Spirits knowledge Territory development experience Experience representing independent or emerging brands Premium or luxury product experience Trade education or tasting experience Understanding of restaurant or retail beverage economics English and Spanish fluency Independent or entrepreneurial sales experience Premium Spirits Experience Existing Premium Spirits Sales expertise is valuable but not required. A strong commercial professional with curiosity, learning capacity, credibility, and genuine interest in the category can still be an excellent candidate. We expect product information to be communicated accurately. If you do not know the answer to something, finding the correct answer is always better than inventing one. This Opportunity May Not Fit You If You prefer Guaranteed salary or guaranteed monthly income Receiving most opportunities from a company supplied pipeline Having a manager determine your daily schedule and account activity Maintaining an established territory rather than building one A traditional employee structure with extensive daily direction Avoiding cold prospecting or unfamiliar accounts This opportunity is built for someone comfortable operating independently and being rewarded primarily through commercial performance. Independent Contractor Structure This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement. You may represent other noncompeting products or suppliers, subject to the applicable agreement. Other brands are permitted. Conflicting brands are not. Houston Is the Starting Point Exceptional performance may create opportunities for: Additional Houston portfolio responsibility Additional Texas markets Multiple market development Broader regional commercial representation Expanded opportunities depend on demonstrated results, business needs, and mutual agreement. How We Select Mercury Imports uses a structured evaluation focused on demonstrated commercial capability. Final candidates may complete Business development interview Commercial selling discussion Simulated buyer conversation Short Spirits education exercise Houston market development strategy We are not looking for someone who simply wants another sales role. We are looking for someone who wants to create something. If you can identify opportunity, earn customer trust, build recurring business, and operate independently: Apply and show us what you can build. Build the market. Build the accounts. Build the business. Pay: $12,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Application Question(s) Do you have a valid driver's license? Experience: Spirits or B2B Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred) Location: Houston, TX (Preferred) Work Location: Remote