Are you ready for a sparkling opportunity? We have establish Amista as the premier sparkling wine house in Dry Creek Valley. We were first to produce estate grown sparkling wines in Dry Creek made in the traditional Methode Champenoise. We continue to add sparkling wines to our portfolio of single-vineyard wines and have the perfect complement of wines for celebrating all of life's special moments. We are looking for a proven salesperson to help make sparkling and Rhone wines the centerpieces for our next phase of growth.
Amista Vineyards is a boutique winery currently making 2,800 cases, sold directly through our tasting room, wine club and web site. Amista means “making friends”, and ensuring our guests can experience the friendly spirit of Amista and the pleasures of wine country living is key to our success and fundamental to our philosophy.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a wonderful team and grow with an exciting business, let us know who you are!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet all visitors with a warm friendly welcome
Actively listens and connects with guests
Sell Wine
Promote and sell Wine Clubs
Describe wines, wine making techniques and winery history to customer
Operate computer cash register (WineDirect)
Input data into computerized system
Aid in cleaning and stocking duties of tasting room
Represent winery at outside functions as needed
Work during winery events
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years old
Reliable and flexible with an outgoing personality
Display sense of humor; we like to have fun!
Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
Strong interest in learning about wine
Self-motivated
Computer skills a plus (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, social networking applications)
Experience in retail sales or hospitality preferred but not required
This is a part-time position (2 to 3 days per week), requiring a weekend commitment.
Send resume & cover letter outlining your interest in Amista Vineyards to robert@amistavineyards.com
Compensation - DOE + incentive and wine club signups.
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