Nine Hats was born out of the renowned Long Shadows Vintners - a winery dedicated to making world-class wines from Washington state. However, not every occasion calls for ultra premium priced wines, so we set out to make ordinary occasions special in their own right by using Long Shadows’ tremendous winemaking facilities and knowledge to make a line of everyday wines. The result was delicious, approachable, thoroughly drinkable wines, at a price point that’s meant to be enjoyed any day of the week.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to be an ambassador for the brand in our tasting room. As a member of the Nine Hats team, your energy, positivity and eagerness to “throw your hat in the ring” are what are we are looking for. Come join our team!

In addition to the expectations set forth above, it is the responsibility of the tasting room associate to provide leadership in the tasting room, to think creatively, develop and implement strategies to increase sales and customer traffic to the tasting room within the Marcus Whitman Hotel.

The job duties of the Tasting Room Associate include but are not limited to:

Tasting Room Responsibilities
•  Host wine tastings and educate consumers on Nine Hats wines
•  Promote and manage retail sales in the tasting room
•  Understand and execute Nine Hats wine knowledge and history, POS system, and sales activities
•  Develop and execute creative ideas to increase the number of visitors to the tasting room
•  Ensure the customer experience in the tasting room is consistent with the Nine Hats image
•  Operationally manage the tasting room business:
o Conduct opening and closing procedures
o Manage on-site inventory
o Reconcile cash register daily
o Maintain cleanliness standards
o Manage tasting room supplies
•  Work with winery's Director of Marketing nd Wine Club Manager to plan and execute any events

Sales and Marketing
•  Provide concierge service to visiting VIPs and industry professionals
•  Develop and facilitate efforts to increase direct sales and wine club sign ups

Administration
•  Provide detailed results of all sales efforts to management
•  Track and manage will call orders, samples, transfers and inventories

Direct To Consumer Sales Administration
•  Respond to customer phone calls, emails, etc.
•  Oversee and organize order fulfillment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•  Wine knowledge and tasting room experience required
•  Hospitality experience required
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with both customers and management
•  Strong computer skills. Must be proficient with Excel, Outlook, Word; Orderport a plus
•  Strong organizational, problem solving skills
•  Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritize job duties
•  Ability to see tasks through completion
•  Adaptability, flexibility, independently motivated
•  Position includes weekend hours and occasional evenings for events
•  Occasionally required to lift 40-lbs
•  Must be 21 years of age and hold a MAST permit and Food Handler’s permit