Wine Consultant (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Maisonry Napa Valley

  Yountville, California

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley is a wine collective representing over 20 Napa-centric wineries in our tasting room, located in Yountville, as well as a wine retailer through outbound sales efforts, membership, and e-commerce.

The “right candidate” will have an immediate connection to our Values (People, Service, Quality and Innovation). This candidate will be extremely flexible and enjoy a “startup” mentality and environment that changes day to day and will “assume positive intentions” at all times. They will be personable, open to learning, collaborate well with others, love wine and hospitality sales and have a positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Always provide the highest quality service to guests and colleagues
•  Sets up, hosts and resets private and walk-in wine tastings
•  Conducts point of sale procedures, cash handling
•  Monitors hospitality areas to ensure they are kept clean and safe
•  Participates in wine inventory procedures
•  Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with referral companies and individuals
•  Maintains familiarity with Napa Valley history, wineries of interest and other hospitality businesses
•  Contributes to sales strategies and staff motivation
•  Completes any additional tasks as assigned by the Sales Leader or Hospitality Leaders on site

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
•  3 years of experience in sales for a winery or premium consumer goods company. 
•  Computer proficiency: POS software experience; web based software—including Vin65
•  Ability to prioritize and get things done in a rapidly changing environment
•  Strong attention to service detail
•  Self-motivated with the ability to multi task numerous projects at one time
•  Exemplary interpersonal communication skills
•  B.A./B.S. degree preferred but not required
•  Valid CA Driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
•  Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
This position is Full-Time. The hours will vary, depending on scheduling needs. Candidates must be willing to have flexible schedules and must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

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