Overview
Tasting Room/Wine Marketing & Sales Manager Jobs in Walla Walla, Washington, USA at Walla Walla Community College
Tasting Room/ Wine Marketing & Sales Manager
Walla Walla Community College
Salary:$65,579.00 – $74,197.00 Annually
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Location:Walla Walla, WA
Department:WORKFORCE TRANSFER & TRADES
Closing:Continuous
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Description
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Tasting Room/ Wine Marketing & Sales Manager position at the Walla Walla campus. As an organization, we valuelearning opportunities, asense of community,diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity,teamwork,innovation, personal andprofessional growth, andsustainability.
General Description:
This position is responsible for managing the College Cellars tasting room operations and the training and supervision of the student staff. The Tasting Room/Wine Marketing and Sales Manager is responsible for all sales operations, including the wine club, and for the marketing of College Cellars including the online presence on social media platforms, websites, e-mail, and print media and wine competitions.
This position reports to the Director of Enology & Viticulture.
Essential Functions:
Recruit, train, and supervise tasting room staff to ensure a quality learning experience for students and excellent customer service for winery guests.
Manage the marketing andpromotionof College Cellars and the EV program including digital platforms developing new content and monitoring feedback posted tocustomer engagementsites.
Responsible for all sales including DTC, wholesale and distributor accounts, managing the existing accounts and developing new accounts.
Maintain the tasting room spaces and manage the dry goods inventory.
Plan, organize and participate in events that promote College Cellars and WWCC and enhance relationships with customers and the Walla Walla wine industry.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Supervises all tasting room staff.
Manages the operations of the College Cellars tasting room.
Manages all wine sales including retail, wholesale, and wine club.
Budget Authority:
Responsible for working with the Director of Enology & Viticulture on pertinent budgeting matters.
Competencies:
Exceptionalcommunication skillsincluding oral and written.
A knowledge or understanding of the local Walla Walla wine industry.
Customer service skills.
A willingness to be flexible and work at both onsite and offsite wine events.
The ability to dress and act professionally in an educational and/or professional setting.
The ability to manage cash and sales receipts.
A good, consistent work ethic.
A mature, friendly and engaging attitude.
Qualifications:
Any combination ofeducation, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing,Communication, Public Relation or related field.
Experience working in the wine or hospitality industry.
Experience managing staff, cash, and sales receipts.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have or be willing to obtain within 10 days of employment – MAST, WA Food Handlers Card.
A valid driver’s license.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
5-7 years’ experience in Tasting Room Management, Wine and SpiritsEducation…
Title: Tasting Room/Wine Marketing & Sales Manager
Company: Walla Walla Community College
Location: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Category: Sales, Marketing / Advertising / PR
