Tasting Room Sales Associate

Description

Join our talented team of wine enthusiasts as we continue making and providing the finest wines and winery experiences possible for our guests! Testarossa Winery produces outstanding wine at the historic Novitiate Winery in Los Gatos, CA. Recognized for our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we offer our guests an elegant 45-minute tasting experience of our single vineyard and appellation wines in our tasting room or on our outdoor tasting patio. Testarossa Winery has won Winery of the Year and White Wine of the Year by Connoisseurs’ Guide and has over 1,900 90+ point wine scores! 

Benefits we offer!

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a match!
• 50% off wine and many more winery discounts!
• A relaxing glass of wine after each shift 
• Paid sick time (40 hours)
• 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! You are goal orientated and driven to communicate our promotions and club memberships while developing strong relationships with our guests. Working at our historic site, the day-to-day may include:

• Pouring flights of wine, making connections, sharing the history of the winery, educating guests on the wine from different vineyards across California, and our wine making practices
• Informing our guests of the great perks and details of becoming a wine club member 
• Selling club memberships and wine to meet sales goals
• Collaborating with the tasting room team to plan, develop and execute goals

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to connect with guests in a friendly, warm and engaging manner 
• Positive team player

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work 2 - 4 shifts a week, including 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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