Independent Wine Consultant

Independent Wine Consultant - Commission OnlyTurn your love of wine into a career worth traveling for. Vinera Wine Society is looking for passionate, people-driven Wine Consultants to join our team in California - and eventually, at the source: the vineyards of Europe.The opportunity no one else offers: take your clients to Europe. At Vinera, our top consultants don't just sell wine - they lead curated wine and food experiences at the wineries where our wines are made. You bring your clients. You travel together. You become the person who gave them the trip of a lifetime. That relationship does not churn.About the roleThis is not a side hustle. It is a genuine path for someone who wants to build a real business in the wine industry - with full flexibility, premium products to stand behind, and one of the most attractive commission structures in the market. As a Vinera Wine Consultant, you will host in-home wine tastings, connect with wine lovers at private events, and build lasting client relationships that generate recurring income. You work independently, set your own schedule, and grow at your own pace. And when the time is right, you take your best clients to Europe - visit the wineries and meet the winemakers.Who thrives hereOur most successful Wine Consultants tend to share a few things in common:Background in fine dining, hospitality, or food and beverageSpeak a second language - our customer base is internationalGenuinely love meeting people and building relationshipsWant a real career in wine, not just a commission checkExcited to travel internationally and share that with clientsValue independence and building something of their ownWhat you earnWine sales: Up to 30% commission - among the highest in the industryEuropean tours: 10% commission on every client you bring on a Vinera travel experienceMonthly subscriptions: Ongoing commissions from your subscriber base, every monthTop earner range: $3,000–$6,000+ per month for active consultantsWhat we offerProducts: Curated imported European wines your clients will not find on any grocery store shelfTraining: Full onboarding, wine education, and sales support - no prior wine certification requiredTravel access: Invitation to lead client groups on Vinera's European winery toursFlexibility: You set your own hours and build your book of business on your termsCommunity: A team that knows your name and genuinely wants you to succeedBasic requirements21 years of age or olderReliable transportation in the California areaComfortable hosting or co-hosting small social gatheringsThis is an independent contractor (1099) position — commission only, no base payJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, TemporaryBenefits:Employee discountFlexible scheduleMileage reimbursementPaid trainingTravel reimbursementWork from home