Job Type Full-time, Part-timeDescriptionPeju Winery is a family owned and operated company located in Rutherford. We farm organically and sustainably, craft wines from our estate-grown vineyards and host our guest with memorable experiences. Our culture and workplace is friendly, team oriented and family focused. We have been voted a Best Place to Work four years running by the North Bay Business Journal! We provide above market compensation (base plus commission), a motivated sales team and a company that is family oriented. Join a team of people that want to do more than just a job .Summary/Purpose:Are you the type of person that enjoys hosting and creating positive lasting impressions for guests? We are seeking a top salesperson with engaging presentation skills to bring their creativity and passion to our company. As a Wine Educator, you will create a tasting experience for guests that results in a long-term relationship with you and the winery, inspires guests to join our wine club and share their experience with others as the highlight of their trip to the Napa Valley.Department: Tasting RoomReports to: Director of HospitalityEssential Job Duties:
- Ability to greet guests with a smile, a warm welcoming and delightful manner. Ability to be yourself, be engaging, have fun and create memorable moments for guests.
- Ability to present & deliver a memorable wine tasting experience in a manner that is dynamic, passionate and energetic.
- Ability to share with guests our winery and family history and educate them about our wines.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to guest expectations and requests in order to prioritize guest satisfaction above all else.
- Ability to respond spontaneously and entertain and educate guests; ability to present a fresh and personalized experience to every guest.
- Ability to offer guests products and other purchasing opportunities and effectively convert them to Peju Wine Club Members.
- Ability to promote current offers, experiences, clubs and special seated tasting.
- Ability to utilize POS registers to process purchases, carry out and shipping and accurately input guest information.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency imperceptible to guests.
- Must be able to be a team player and assist in other duties as needed to support the business.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum of four years in a sales role, wine sales is preferred.
- Experience using retail point of sale systems highly desirable, AMS preferred.
- Proven ability to ask for the sale, upsell and close.
- Consistently presents self in a professional and polished manner, consistent with our brand and Standards of Appearance.
- In all endeavors, demonstrates attention to quality, an entrepreneurial spirit, transparency and openness, respect, and integrity.
- Wine knowledge or interest in learning about wine.
- Effective communicator: able to speak about wines, varietals, winemaking.
- Coachable willingness and eagerness to learn and perform company requirements. Inquisitive and asks questions to ensure understanding.
- Positive and humble attitude; ability to work well independently as well as harmoniously with a team.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings is required.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be 21 years of age.
Salary Description $25.00 - $30.00 + comm. based on % of daily sales