SUMMARY:

Jackson Family Winesis searching for an Estate Assistant Manager to support the Brewer Clifton winery and its exceptional team. Brewer Clifton is a multi-generational, family-owned winery that produces wines with authenticity and exceptional pedigree. Successful candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record for meeting/exceeding sales goals, and the ability to create and execute memorable guest experiences. They should also demonstrate strong managerial skills and an ability to recruit and train top talent within the Direct-to-Consumer channel. Our team respects, celebrates, and takes pride in each other's differences, we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. Come join our preeminent group of passionate, trusted, and respected wine industry leaders!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Supports all aspects of tasting room operations: sales plans, initiatives, customer service, inventory accuracy, cash reconciliation, shipping orders, profitability, staff hiring, training and development, and local hospitality events.
•  Provides clearly communicated performance goals under direction from the Estate Manager and manages estate team's direct selling initiatives via email, phone, and text.
•  Coaches and develops Estate team members to represent the highest level of expertise available in the wine industry with an emphasis on customer service, wine education, hospitality, and sales skills.
•  Promotes the winery and develops solid client base of top tier collectors by planning and executing events and outreach strategies, which may include travel away from the Estate.
•  Evaluates effectiveness of programs by performing periodic reviews and regularly auditing customer feedback.
•  Executes hospitality events and visitor programs in a manner that is well organized, within budget and consistent with winery image.
•  Partners with Brand Marketing Teams and all other cross-functional teams in annual budget planning process to establish case volume and revenue sales targets.
•  Provide ideas and support for development of retail advertising and annual promotional plans.

REQUIREMENTS:
•  2+ years related experience in retail, sales, or tasting room management.
•  Proven track record in direct sales, leading and growing the business.
•  Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
•  Competency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
•  Ability to utilize Point of Sales software and ERP software as needed.
•  Knowledge of merchandising wine and non-wine items.
•  Must be fluent in English.
•  Able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Wage Transparency:

The base pay for this role ranges from $25.51-$30.92 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Benefits:
•  Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
•  401k with employer match
•  Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
•  Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
•  Learning & Development opportunities
•  Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
•  Wine discounts!

At Jackson Family Wines, we respect, celebrate, and take pride in each other's differences. Together we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our best innovation, enrich our employees, and connect us to our customers and global community. We aspire to evolve in our commitment for a better future and one that is rooted for good.