Part-Time Wine Educator

TERLATO WINES
Lompoc, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wine Educator position is responsible for providing guests of Sanford Winery & Vineyard top of class hospitality and customer service. This position ensures each guest has a memorable and exceptional winery experience, where the focus is on the brand story, customer service, wines education and sales, and wine club sign ups. This position will support all management initiatives by the Sr. Retail & Hospitality Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
  • Provide guests with a memorable and exceptional experience. This includes:
    • Educating guests about Sanford Winery’s history, and describing wines and winemaking techniques
    • Developing and cultivating ongoing relationships with guests and wine club members to encourage repeat visits, referrals and future sales
    • Hosting an engaging tasting with exceptional customer service and hospitality as the foundation
    • Setting up and conducting general and private tours and tastings for trade partners, VIPs or club members
  • Promote and sell Sanford Winery & Vineyard’s wines, the Wine Club and merchandise
  • Assist with daily business functions, including opening and closing procedures, wine and non-wine inventory, and restocking
  • Handle cash and credit card transactions through the point of sale system


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in CRM, Internet, Point of Sale
  • Prior tasting room, event, restaurant or other sales (hospitality focused) experience
  • Self-starter, clear communicator, positive team player, multi-tasker
  • Wine knowledgeable, and effective sales person
  • Must be at least 21 years in age
  • Ability to lift up to 50lb
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays
Performance Measures:
  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm towards job, customers, and co-workers
  • Wine & product knowledge, and ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to anticipate guests’ needs and provide exceptional service
  • Sales ability and awareness of sales goals
  • Ability to demonstrate productivity and initiative
  • Dependability (timeliness) and attention to detail (ability to perform duties as -delegated by manager)

Base Compensation: $17/hour

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, length of service, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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