Wonderful Wines, the premium wine division of The Wonderful Company, unites three iconic wineries — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Vineyards — under one visionary umbrella. Known for innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and relentless pursuit of excellence, our mission is to craft extraordinary wines and unforgettable experiences.

From JUSTIN’s Bordeaux-style blends in Paso Robles, to Lewis Cellars’ award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, to Landmark’s expressive Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — our portfolio showcases the best of California’s winegrowing regions. As part of The Wonderful Company — a Fortune Top 100 Place to Work and PEOPLE’s #1 Company That Cares — we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our planet, and our customers.

The Associate Manager, Hospitality Marketing will play a leading role in executing consumer marketing initiatives on site at our three tasting room properties in Sonoma & Healdsburg (Landmark) and Napa (Lewis). This role will work cross-functionally with brand marketing and wider DTC teams to plan, develop, and produce all on-site merchandise, marketing collateral, capture content and execute event marketing campaigns.

Location & Travel: This position will be based at either Landmark Vineyards in Sonoma, CA, or Lewis Cellars in Napa, CA, and requires up to 50% travel on a biweekly basis to our other properties in Paso Robles and Los Angeles.


Job Description

Event Planning & Execution

Lead development of annual on-property events calendar in collaboration with brand and wider DTC teams.
Strategize and plan event and promotional on-property offerings that will help achieve both DTC sales and larger brand goals (e.g., club retention, off-peak traffic, new consumer acquisition).
Attend marquee on-property events to capture content to be used on social and other channels.

Marketing & Creative Oversight

Provide key details for and perform creative review of all hospitality marketing agency briefs (email, social, search, direct mail, website, etc.).
Ensure all technical details by promotion are accurately reflected across all marketing touchpoints.

Content Creation & Social Media

Capture organic, ongoing social content across the five properties.
Partner with brand and agency teams to build weekly content calendar.
Identify and prepare key experiences to feature.
Merchandise Development & Sales

Partner with Brand team to plan, develop and produce on-site merchandise for sale across five properties.
Collaborate with ecommerce team for online sales or giveaways of select merchandise.
Monitor sales performance, identify top-performing items, opportunities for enhancements, and reorder needs.

Collateral & Brand Standards

Partner with Brand team to develop and update on-site printed collateral (menus, tasting guides, posters, etc.).
Ensure brand standards are met and maintained at all consumer touchpoints.

Partnerships & Experiential Marketing

Identify and develop local partnerships to drive unique offerings and experiences on property.
Partner with brand and DTC teams to activate partnerships in the tasting room and online.


Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has a strong working knowledge within the Wine industry and is passionate about growing brands and developing partnerships to drive offerings and experiences on property.

What You’ll Bring

BA in marketing, communications, hospitality, or related field preferred.
3-5 years of direct-to-consumer or hospitality marketing experience required.
Experience working with wine & spirits or other high-end hospitality environments highly preferred.
Strategic and creative thinker, ability to manage day-to-day implementation and ongoing optimization of marketing objectives.
Excellent communication skills and cross-functional project management. Experience working with creative agencies a plus.
Solid understanding of visual merchandising, social media, and the digital landscape.
Experience and basic skill set in Photoshop, InDesign, or another creative suite.
Self-starter with great organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Excel and MS PowerPoint skills preferred.

Why This Role Matters

This role is a key driver of Wonderful Wines' growth and brand strength. Through strong internal and external partnerships and disciplined execution, you’ll help position our properties as the preferred choice.

Growth Path

Outstanding performance in this role opens the door to broader leadership roles across the organization. You’ll play a critical role in leading and executing consumer and marketing initiatives driving growth for the business.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional information

Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.