ABOUT THE ROLE

Blakeslee Vineyard Estate is a boutique, family-owned and operated winery in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, off Hwy 99W in Sherwood, Oregon. We farm fifteen planted acres of Estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which were first planted in 1996, at 550 feet. Our farming is 100% sustainable and LIVE Certified.

We sell everything we make direct to consumer. This role carries direct responsibility for revenue, and the compensation is structured to reflect that.

We are hiring one full-time Wine Sales Associate with real experience selling wine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Greet and guide guests through seated tastings, setting a warm, knowledgeable, professional tone
- Sell wine with consistent, measurable performance
- Present and close Wine Club memberships
- Speak to the wines, the vineyard, and the Blakeslee story, and answer visitors' questions in depth
- Serve wine and light food following proper pouring and safety standards
- Monitor guest consumption responsibly and comply with all OLCC regulations
- Operate the POS accurately, process phone and shipping orders in compliance with federal and state regulations, and account for daily sales
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the tasting room, glassware, and guest areas
- Restock and assist with display and inventory of wine, glassware, and merchandise
- Support tour groups, private tastings, pickup parties, and club events
- Open and close the tasting room
- Collaborate with the team to keep daily operations running smoothly

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior wine sales experience is required.
Tasting room, wine club, or winery hospitality. This is not an entry-level position and we are not able to train someone into the fundamentals of the job.

Industry knowledge is a firm requirement. Applicants should be able to speak confidently and without notes about:

- The Willamette Valley and its nested AVAs, and what distinguishes the Chehalem Mountains
- The volcanic, marine sedimentary, and loess soils found across this AVA and how they show in the glass
- Varietal characteristics beyond the two we grow
- The winemaking process, in enough detail to answer a real question from a knowledgeable guest

A degree in enology or viticulture is not required. The ability to hold a substantive conversation with a guest who knows wine, and make it welcoming for a guest who doesn't, is.

We are also looking for:

- Motivated to sell and comfortable asking for the order, with the judgment to read the guest in front of you. We are not looking for a hard sell.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong accountability
- Ability to work independently and take direction
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Current OLCC alcohol server permit and Oregon Food Handlers card, or willingness to obtain both before start date
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Reliable, punctual, and available to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings
- Reliable transportation to Sherwood

Preferred

- WSET Level 2 or above, or Court of Master Sommeliers certification
- Fluency with DTC ecommerce or wine club platforms

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
- Tips
- Wine Club sign-up bonus paid on every membership written
- Employee wine discount


*Blakeslee Vineyard Estate is an equal opportunity employer.*