Wine Storage Marketing Consultant (Remote-Focused) (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Del Rey Wine Center

  Los Angeles, California

Role Summary

20 Hours/Week (Flexible, Remote)

We are seeking a proactive, well-connected wine professional to serve as a Marketing & Outreach Consultant for Del Rey Wine Center.

This role is primarily remote and marketing-driven, focused on:

• Trade publication outreach
• Auction house follow-up
• Strategic event research
• Event booth negotiations
• Relationship marketing
• Lead follow-up and referral cultivation

This is not a traditional field sales role. Instead, the consultant will drive brand awareness and lead generation through strategic positioning within the LA wine ecosystem.

In-person responsibilities are limited to select event attendance and occasional meetings virtually and at the facility as needed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trade & Industry Outreach (Remote)

• Identify and follow up with wine trade magazines, newsletters, and local industry publications for potential feature placements or advertising opportunities.
• Build relationships with editors, writers, and industry media contacts.
• Maintain a database of media contacts and submission timelines.

2. Auction House & Broker Follow-Up (Remote)

• Develop relationships with local and national auction houses.
• Follow up on auction events to connect with buyers and sellers who may require professional storage.
• Cultivate ongoing referral partnerships with brokers and wine consultants.

3. Event Research & Strategy (Remote)

• Maintain a quarterly calendar of high-value wine events, tastings, auctions, and collector gatherings.
• Research which events justify booth presence versus simple attendance.
• Evaluate ROI potential of each event.

4. Event Booth Negotiation & Coordination (Remote)

• Initiate conversations with event organizers.
• Negotiate booth placement, pricing, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics for select event appearances.

5. Select Event Attendance

• Attend key wine industry events representing Del Rey Wine Center.
• Capture light social content (photos/videos).
• Network strategically with collectors and trade professionals.

6. Digital Engagement & Lead Follow-Up (Remote)

• Assist with Instagram engagement and community interaction.
• Track inbound leads and referral sources.
• Follow up on event-generated contacts and warm introductions.

7. Very Limited Field Presence

• Occasional wine shop visits within designated territory.
• Infrequent visits to the Westchester facility for client meetings or events.

Ideal Candidate

• Deeply connected in the LA wine ecosystem (sommeliers, brokers, auction houses, collectors).
• Experienced in wine distribution, brokerage, consulting, or hospitality.
• Strong written communicator comfortable reaching out to trade publications and event organizers.
• Organized and capable of managing outreach pipelines and follow-ups.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Understands high-end collector psychology and relationship-driven marketing.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased referral relationships with auction houses and brokers.
• Strategic event presence (booths only where ROI makes sense).
• Improved brand visibility in trade channels.
• Consistent quarterly lead generation tied to outreach efforts.
• Strong tracking and follow-up systems in place.

Compensation: $20/hour + Commission (Target Total Earnings $2,500/month)