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Washington State Wine Industry Employment Page 
Distributors, also called wholesalers are in the business of buying large quantities of wine from a variety of Producers, Suppliers, and Importers, and then selling small quantities of a wide variety of products to retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants etc. This is called the three-tier system.

The system is mandatory for most alcoholic beverage sales in the state of Washington. The exception is the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) which acts as a Distributor and a Retailer in many cases. Most wine wholesalers in Washington generally have a large portfolio of wine brands usually between 20-100, some sell beer, and non-alcoholic brands as well. Job opportunities in the wine industry can be found in each of the tiers. Wineries, Distributors and Retailers make up the majority of the jobs, with importers and other suppliers making an important component on the more lucrative side of the business.

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WineSquire is committed to bringing quality people and job opportunities together in the wine industry. We at WineSquire are proud to have already helped many people get jobs in the Washington State Wine industry. Please see our People On the Move page.

Please see below for job descriptions:

Description: Merchandiser, Entry Level

Description: Wine Department Assistant, Entry Level

Description: Sales Representative

Description: Wine Steward or Retail Wine Buyer

Description:  Draft Service Technician


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