Assistant Visitor Center Manager, Hospitality & Sales
Rutherford, CA 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Visitor Center Management:
  • In conjunction with the Manager, lead and direct the activities of the Visitor Center team to achieve Hospitality/Direct Business priorities: brand experience, consumer acquisition, club conversion, profit generation, and customer satisfaction.
  • In conjunction with the Manager and Marketing Team, plan for, launch and assess new consumer experiences and update current experiences
  • Manage daily business functions, including efficient scheduling, floor management, opening and closing procedures for each business day.
  • Manage the supervisors and ensure they are accountable on delivering on their collective and individual responsibilities.
  • Direct the concierge team and execute the reservations strategy to ensure maximized seating and efficient consumer experience.
  • First point of contact to troubleshoot reservation system issues when required; support an efficient flow of visitor traffic to experience areas by managing server sections, table assignments, reservation strategy & inventory, floor management settings, etc
  • Track and evaluate staffing needs, labor hours and efficiencies as it pertains to scheduling for the Visitor Center.
  • Respond to customer requests, suggestions, or complaints.
  • Oversee all experiences, ensuring we are delivering the highest level of service and experiences for the VC tasting room, Oak Terrace, and Vineyard Green, to consumers and trade visitors alike.
  • Ensure VC staff are trained on the Mumm Napa brand pillars and advance their wine knowledge in order to provide consumers with a consistent, memorable and rich wine education experience.
  • Evaluate Visitor Center sales performance to goal, including tracking and analysis of variance and projecting forecasts.
  • Establish an atmosphere of teamwork and positive employee relations
  • Contribute to the idea generation of profit generation and growth for Mumm Napa direct-to-consumer business.
People Management:
  • Address and appraise performance, identifying development opportunities.
  • Leads team to meet or exceed sales goals based on annual budget, communicating daily sales goals and results.
  • Communicate with staff, providing ongoing feedback to ensure they operate according to standards for professionalism, customer service, sales expectations and that company policies and procedures are followed
  • Participate/and lead in activities that foster a cohesive and productive team environment.
  • Responsible for the staffing and development of direct reports
    • Process annual evaluations
    • Develop ongoing incentive programs for direct sales team
    • Develop and participate in ongoing training
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature & Scope: Position works under the direction of the VC Manager. Communication can include sensitive information requiring complete confidentiality and discretion in dealings and contacts. Decisions impact the group and organization as a whole.Key Competencies: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience and training preferred. College-level marketing courses, wine courses or other relevant training, a plus.Experience / Background:
  • 1-2 years Tasting Room Management experience, including inventory and people-management, required, preferably at a high-volume tasting room
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience required
Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:Required:
  • Excellent sales acumen
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be highly organized and able to multi-task
  • Basic to advanced knowledge of wine, including knowledge of viticulture and winemaking
  • Budgeting and sales forecasting/analysis experience
  • Proficient in MS Office programs, including excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to effectively train and manage staff
Desired:Bilingual, English-any other language, a plusSchedule:
  • Weekends and holidays are required.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2020-04-20-07:00

Target End Date:


Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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