On Call Chandon Ambassador (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Domaine Chandon

  Yountville, California

Domaine Chandon is seeking a On Call Chandon Ambassador.

Reporting to the Visitor Center Manager, the Domaine Chandon Ambassador to communicate the uniqueness of Domaine Chandon and Newton Vineyard, through a consistent and impactful Brand message, while exhibiting excellence in customer service, in order to create a world-class experience for every guest.

The Domaine Chandon Ambassador will be responsible to:

Create a High-Quality Visitor Experience: (60%)

• Represent our wines and Brand in a friendly, professional manner both at the winery and in the market.

• Perform wine service and tastings for all visitors including wine trade and VIP's, in a Brand-consistent manner.

• Facilitate scripted tour, adding consistent quality to delivery and accuracy of message.

• Safely escort tours through tour route, adjusting to the needs of the winery.

• Consistently discuss benefits of food with wine, up selling and recommending food purchase in the Salon as well as reservations at étoile restaurant.

• Suggest multiple-bottle purchases, in addition to adding-on merchandise to each sale.

• Convey all levels of club benefits to all visitors with clarity and sincerity.

• Meet monthly club acquisition goals, consistently striving to improve personal sign-up performance.

• Efficient Service and Staff Support: (40%)

• Operate point-of-sale system with accuracy in sales, shipping, and inventory management.

• Follow assigned Set up and Break down schedules in tasting rooms

• Re-stock wine, glassware and operational supplies as needed

• Maintain clean and well-stocked Tasting Room.

• Participate in set up and clean up of tours and tastings

• Stock wine and merchandise, daily. Keep accurate daily wine inventories, including breakage.

• Participate in monthly inventories

• Communicate with VC management and Promotions Coordinator weekly regarding supply and wine ordering

• Wash and dry glassware and food service utensils, according to health-code standards.

• Execute 100% accuracy cash reconciliation and deposit delivery to bank.

• Required to participate in a lead capacity at DCC events.

Qualifications:

Education :

• High School Diploma

Languages :

• Fluent in English language, second language helpful in communication with visiting public.

Professional experience & know how: 

• At least 4 years experience in wine education / hospitality industry. 

• Public-speaking and facilitation to large groups. Communicate through active-listening skills and gather accurate insights to human behavior. 

Technical & management skills:

• Completes multiple tasks with accuracy and urgency. Assesses situations quickly and responds with appropriate action, taking initiative to problem-solve, if necessary. Able to process point-of-sale functions and comprehends mathematics to complete customer transactions. Leads others, by example and makes decisions based on the need of the business.

Personal & interpersonal skills:

• Works efficiently and follows company standards, with or without immediate supervision. Possesses knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional visitor experiences. Possess understanding of wine marketing and sales. Continues to strive for excellence from own performance and remains self-motivated to improve results, both in selling and productivity. 

Company Description:

Domaine Chandon, Inc., is the leading sparkling wine producer in the Napa Valley and an emerging producer of varietal wines. Founded in 1973, Domaine Chandon was the first American sparkling wine venture established by a French Champagne house, Moet & Chandon. Domaine Chandon, Inc., is a part of the Wine & Spirits Division of LVMH -- Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the leading worldwide luxury goods company specializing in the wine and spirits, fashion, leather goods, perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry and selective retailing.

How To Apply

To apply, please email us your resume including your salary history in the cover letter at jobs @ chandon.com or come in person to the Administrative Offices at 1 California Drive, Yountville, CA 94599

[email protected]

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