Tasting Room Sales Associate at Testarossa Winery – Los Gatos, California

Join our team of wine enthusiasts as a Tasting Room Associate, where your passion for wine and engaging personality will help create memorable experiences for our guests. Located at the historic Novitiate Winery, we are renowned for our exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and we are dedicated to delivering outstanding wine tastings in a welcoming and elegant environment. If you enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for wine, sales and providing excellent customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to grow with a family owned and operated winery recognized for its excellence.

Benefits we offer!

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a match!
• 50% off wine and many more winery discounts!
• Paid sick time
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee referral program
• A beautiful historic work environment with passionate and fun colleagues!

What the Tasting Room Sales Associate does!

As a tasting room sales associate, you are the expert in sharing our wide selection of wines, philosophy, history, and passion for high quality winemaking! More importantly, you have a way to connect with people and foster relationships that drive wine sales and promote new club memberships. Working at our historic site, the day-to-day may include the following:

• Greet guests warmly and provide a friendly, personable and professional introduction to our winery and wines
• Conduct engaging 60-90 minute tastings of our single vineyard and appellation wines in the tasting room or outdoor members patio
• Educate guests about our wine production process, tasting notes, and winery history through a fun and engaging personalized approach
• Communicate all promotions, winery events and experiences
• Promote the sales of wine and merchandise to meet winery goals
• Share about the wine club, it's perks and benefits to gain new memberships
• Maintain cleanliness, inventory and organization of the tasting room and storage areas
• Support the wine educator with special tastings as needed
• Uphold all safety and health protocols to ensure a safe experience for guests and staff

• 1 year of winery and/or sales experience preferred
• General first-hand knowledge of and passion for wine and wine-related topics
• Ability to present product, up sell & cross sell
• Positive team player
• 21+ years of age

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work 1 - 4 shifts/week from ~10:30am-7pm (weekend and holiday availability is required)
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs frequently, stand, walk, climb stairs, grab, pour, reach, and bend throughout duration of each shift
• Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions for the duration of the shift

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