Retail & Events Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Vineland,
Ontario
Full Time Retail & Events Manager required for growing boutique winery in Vineland.
Role and Responsibilities
· Welcomes guests and consistently provides an exceptional experience that is educational, engaging and positive
· Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and presentation of the wine shop and outside garden area.
· Co-manage the retail team with the GL Mgmt team; provide leadership and coaching
· Responsible for staffing of all off and on site events; manages retail staff and schedules accordingly
· Responsible for inventory updates of all retail store products, including wine and gifts
· Inputs products into Business vision software for sale; sources products for retail sales
· Responsible for all aspects of event planning and execution
· Responsible for leading the boutique team to excellence
· Package and ship wine orders to customers and licensees
· Staffs and works off site events, tastings, and other winery opportunities
· Responsible for all aspects of our wine club including recruitment
· Works closely with Sales & Marketing to build the brand
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· Dynamic, outgoing team leader who is a motivated self starter with a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
· Passionate about the wine industry and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking successfully.
· Strong organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills and demonstrated skills of tact and diplomacy when dealing with a diverse group of wine enthusiasts and visitors.
· Physically fit to meet the position’s requirements of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40lbs and comfortable with working indoors and outdoors.
· Of legal age to serve alcohol and Smart Serve Certified
· Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
· Preference will be given to those with winery retail experience and a track record of closing sales.
· Must have previous management experience
· As we are a start- up now in our 8th year, a wicked sense of humour and love of dogs (we have working winery dogs) is a must!