Rizzo Winery is seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated individual to manage our winery operations and help drive our next phase of growth.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity combining business operations, sales, marketing, and customer experience. We're looking for someone who can take initiative, identify new revenue opportunities, and ultimately take ownership of the winery's day-to-day business.
The position offers significant flexibility, performance-based earning potential, and opportunities for advancement as the winery grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations: Oversee wine inventory, order fulfillment, vendor relationships, and day-to-day winery and tasting room operations.
- Sales & Business Development: Drive revenue through wholesale distribution, restaurant and retail accounts, corporate sales, and direct-to-consumer channels.
- Marketing: Manage social media, email campaigns, website updates, promotions, and brand initiatives.
- Wine Club: Grow memberships, improve retention, and manage member communications and fulfillment.
- Events & Partnerships: Plan tastings, winery events, collaborations, and other opportunities to expand brand awareness and sales.
- Team Management: Initially work in the tasting room to learn the business, then hire and oversee hourly staff as operations grow.
- Strategy & Growth: Work with ownership to establish sales goals, improve operations, and identify new opportunities for growth.
Qualifications
- Experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, or business operations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and driving measurable results.
- Wine industry knowledge or experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- $40,000–$50,000 annual base compensation.
- Sales commissions and performance-based bonuses (structure to be discussed).
- Flexible, full-time schedule with remote work opportunities and occasional winery visits.
- Paid time off, employee wine discounts, and complimentary tastings.
- Reimbursement for approved business expenses.
- Opportunity for increased compensation and advancement into senior leadership as the business grows.
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job - someone excited to help build a business, grow its revenue, and play a meaningful role in its future.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, OR 97304
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