Estate Host - Brewer-Clifton (Part -Time)

Jackson Family Wines; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Family Wines in Los Olivos, CA, seeks a dynamic wine sales professional to host tastings, build client relationships, and drive premium wine sales through in-person experiences and proactive outreach. You will work with a collaborative team, supporting club and estate operations while delivering memorable guest experiences.

The role requires 2+ years in sales or hospitality, knowledge of wines, flexible weekends, and proficiency with POS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in sales, customer service or hospitality.
• Knowledge of wines and the ability to tell the story that promotes loyalty and sales.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Competency in POS systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Outstanding ability in customer service and working with the public.
• Commitment to excellence and teamwork.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, multi-tasking and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Curates and maximizes in-person experiences and outbound sales campaigns to meet or exceed monthly/annual sales targets.
• Strengthens preexisting member and collector relationships, while establishing new relationships via phone and email.
• Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with service inquiries from guests.
• Assists in phone and email outreach during Club shipments and new wine releases.
• Develops referral partners through business development activities to drive sales and awareness for the property.
• Assists in hospitality events, calls, and digital communications in a manner that is well organized and consistent with winery expectations.
• Offers exemplary customer service at all touch points that provides customized customer support.
• Supports other team members with training on wines and process to ensure efficient and cohesive customer service.
• Supports trade hospitality events as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Hospitality

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Brewer-Clifton is a multi-generational, family-owned winery that produces wines with authenticity and exceptional pedigree. We are searching for a dynamic wine sales professional possessing the ability to work in a fast-paced environment focusing on curating exceptional experiences and providing best-in-class customer service. Applicants must be effective self-starters, confident in their ability to sell premium wine, and work in a team-oriented environment. This position is responsible for hosting tastings and providing memorable experiences for our guests, developing new relationships with clients in-person, via phone and through email outreach. Our team respects, celebrates, and takes pride in each other’s differences, we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. Come join our preeminent group of passionate, trusted, and respected wine industry professionals!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Curates and maximizes in-person experiences and outbound sales campaigns to meet or exceed monthly/annual sales targets.


• Strengthens preexisting member and collector relationships, while establishing new relationships via phone and email.


• Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with service inquiries from guests.


• Assists in phone and email outreach during Club shipments and new wine releases.


• Develops referral partners through business development activities to drive sales and awareness for the property.


• Assists in hospitality events, calls, and digital communications in a manner that is well organized and consistent with winery expectations.


• Offers exemplary customer service at all touch points that provides customized customer support.


• Supports other team members with training on wines and process to ensure efficient and cohesive customer service.


• Supports trade hospitality events as needed, and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education

• 2+ years related experience preferredin sales, customer service or hospitality.


• Knowledge of wines and ability to tell the story that promotes loyalty and sales.


• Able to work a flexible scheduleincluding weekends.


• Competency in Point of Sales systems, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word,and Outlook.


• Outstanding ability in customer service and working with the public.


• Commitment to excellence, high standards and working effectively with a team.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving,multi-taskingand analytical skills.


• Flexibility and ability to manage changing priorities with enthusiasm.


• Must be fluent in English.


• Able to stand and walk for long periods of timeandlift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The base pay for this role is $22.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.