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Trade Ambassador
Oakville, CA
Job Description:
Trade Ambassador, Far Niente Wine Estates
Founded in Oakville, California in 1885 and restored in 1979, Far Niente is consistently recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Join our Company which is rich in history and expanding it’s luxury portfolio.
Working in support of the sale teams, the Trade Ambassador plays a pivotal role in serving and building our trade relationships.
You will be successful in this role while performing these essential responsibilities:
- Working with the external sales team, serves as a wine ambassador with trade and retail organizations.
- Showcases our estates and luxury hospitality with a high attention to detail and finesse.
- Successfully communicates and work with a large number of key internal groups across the organization on a regular basis.
- Extends a high touch, personalized and orchestrated approach to the trade visit.
- Shares outcomes of the client visit with the appropriate sales personnel for appropriate follow-up and close the loop of the visit.
- Works under the direction of the Wholesale Relationship Manager in the establishment of a robust program supporting the breath of our luxury portfolio.
Our organizational culture is built upon a strong foundation of shared commitments:
- Demonstrates ownership of job responsibilities through focus, determination, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problems or issues.
- Displays trust in their actions, having the confidence to know that we are all working for the benefit of each other.
- Brings forward ideas for improvement and ways to increase efficiency. Is open to new ideas and positive change.
- Strives to elevate their performance and welcomes feedback. Is receptive to changing needs and priorities.
- Demonstrates respect for peers and colleagues, embraces differences and strives for understanding.
- Shows care and responsibility for the resources that have been provided to them and aids in our efforts for social responsibility and being environmentally conscious.
- Acts with integrity, honesty, and fairness, working towards achieving personal achievement rather than public attention.
- Demonstrates pride in their work while striving for excellence.
You will be qualified for this role if you met these requirements:
- 3 years marketing/ distribution in the wine industry or related field.
- Associate’s degree in business or marketing.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a highly functioning team.
- Strong PC skills (Windows, Work, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills; very articulate, strong public speaking and written skills.
- CA DL with a clean DMV record.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
- Must be 21 years of age.
Pay range: $25 - $32
More about our Story:
A dedication to winemaking in its highest form, paired with a focus on house style, vineyard ownership, social responsibility and legendary hospitality, has established Far Niente as one of the world's great wine estates and provided the foundation for growth of our other varietals.
Over the years, five exceptional wineries have been proudly added to the Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards: Established in 1989, Dolce is the only American winery dedicated to producing a single late harvest wine. Our second Oakville winery, Nickel & Nickel, focuses on 100-percent varietal, single-vineyard wines from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyard appellations. In 2007, we launched EnRoute, which is committed to crafting focused, textured Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Bella Union specializes in creating a single Cabernet Sauvignon from carefully selected Napa Valley vineyards. And our latest launch, Post and Beam, represents craftsmanship, tradition, legacy and purity in winemaking.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Date Posted: 8/16/2024
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