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| Position/title: |
Regional Manager 1 - Central Region and 1 - Eastern Region |
| Job Location: |
Central Region States (Based in TX or IL or MN)
TX, MS, LA, OK, KS, MO, AR ,KY, TN, IL ,MI, MN, WI, IA, IN, ND, SD, NE |
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Eastern Region States ( Based in NY or MA or FL)
ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY , NJ, PA, OH ,DE, MD, DC, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, FL |
| Industry |
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| Category: |
Sales and Marketing |
| Date Posted: |
01/17/2006 |
| Company Name: |
Caviro Wines |
About us:
Innovation, quality, technology, and a consumer-centered approach make Caviro the #1 wine producer in Italy and one of the leaders in the Italian food industry. Caviro operates 46 co-operative wineries located throughout the national territory that include 35,000 vine-growers cultivating over 6% of all the Italian areas under vines, equal to more than 96,000 acres, from Piedmont to Sicily. The company's mission is to become the leading daily wine producer by distributing Italian wines all over the world. The company size allows a wide product range, availability of all price segments, research and technological innovation, (leading producer of Tetra Pack products) and logistical service. It is well-known that Caviro's success stems from offering a genuine quality product sold at the right price. These goals have been achieved by focusing on quality, regarded as the key element of the company's strategy (ISO 9001, IFS, and BRC certified).
Our USA headquarters office is located in Santa Rosa ,California.
Please visit websites http://www.caviro.it and http://www.tavernello.com
Positions Report To:
National Sales and Marketing Manager, based in USA headquarters
Job Description:
The regional manager positions for the central and eastern zones are responsible for the development and implementation of all sales and marketing activities within the wholesaler environment, as well as, all channels of retail within his/her defined geographic area. The Net - Net is that Caviro wants you to do what you do best:
Build the Brand.
Corporate mission:
The company's mission is to become the leading daily wine producer by distributing Italian wines all over the world. How is Caviro, USA going to accomplish their role in this task, you ask! By finding the customers (wholesalers, retailers, and ultimate consumer) needs and wants and fulfilling those needs and wants better than our competitors at an economic profit.
Operating philosophy:
Honesty up, down, left and right, open communication, collaborative efforts, seamless interaction, willingness to connect, trust, always deliver more than expected, celebrate success and have fun. In other words, work hard – play hard and have fun doing both!
10 Must “Be Able To” :
- Build and manage, multiple states, distributor networks
- Build and manage, multiple states, retailer networks
- Develop, and implement sales promotions
- Develop, implement and participate in public relations activities
- Write and communicate effectively to all audience levels.
- Calculate and interpret financial data.
- Define problems, establish facts and recommend solutions
- Use at an above average level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Allocate time 40 % to planning, 40 % on executing, 20 % on reviewing
- Thrive in a fun, creative, strategic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.
Education: College degree and/or equivalent work experience.
Salary Information: DOE
Benefit Information: Above Industry Average
Below are just some of
the positions
we have successfully completed.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: |
Vice President, Winegrowing |
REPORTS TO: |
Chief Operating Officer |
SUPERVISES: |
Viticulturist
Operations Manager
Maintenance Supervisor |
BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for managing viticultural and operational activities in a manner consistent with the Mission statement
that enables the Company to achieve its strategic goals. Includes leadership responsibility for managing an empowered
organization dedicated to achieving those long-term goals.
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP
- Supervise the Viticulturist, Operations Manager and Maintenance Supervisor while providing a positive and progressive
team culture for employees at all levels. Responsibility includes:
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- Creating an environment where morale, communication, creativity, initiative and involvement result in a team
approach.
- Coaching, training and development of staff to provide staff with appropriate opportunities for growth.
- Continual employee feedback on performance and expectations. Includes preparation of annual performance evaluations.
- Delegation and assignment of responsibilities and authority to ensure the ranch runs effectively and efficiently.
- Recruitment and hiring, ensuring that new employees have the requisite skills and experience required for
the position.
- Ensuring the staff adhere to all company policies.
- Manage the Company’s Safety Program, including communication meetings, training programs and accountability
systems.
- Actively pursue and recommend strategies to enhance employee retention strategies.
OPERATIONS
- Manage all aspects of growing quality grapes to ensure attainment of Company quality, service and financial goals.
- Ensure a customer-driven focus in the development and timely execution of all elements of the Customer Service
Plan.
- Manage all aspects of equipment maintenance, procurement and deployment.
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of the annual grape harvest.
- Manage the development of all new vineyards.
- Define and manage information systems and technology in support of operations and viticultural.
OTHER
- Planning and Financial
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- Prepare an annual Viticultural plan for each Customer’s blocks. Includes consideration of winery needs
and feedback.
- Participate in the preparation of an annual business plan and budget and a 10-year long-range plan.
- Monitor and control financial performance against budget.
- Provide strategic thinking focused on creating long-term asset value while maintaining a financial discipline
in all decision-making.
- Represent the Company at Industry, Community and Marketing events as directed by the COO.
- Perform any additional duties and tasks as required by the COO.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in viticulture.
- Minimum 10 years experience with budgetary experience as a Vineyard Manger with a demonstrated practical and theoretical
understanding of viticultural practices. Including supervisory experience with crews of 100 plus people, developing
vineyards, installing irrigation systems and designing vineyard layouts, working with mechanical harvesters and
hillside vineyards.
- Demonstrated leadership, team and morale building skills.
- Fluent in Spanish
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, team orientation.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Energetic and positive attitude.
- PCO or PCA license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
National Accounts Manager
We have been retained by Winecountry.com to hire a National Sales Director to manage three full time sales employees, as well
as handle national account sales for the company. Winecountry.com is the number one place to go for information about wine
country lodging, restaurants, wineries, and events and real estate opportunities in the wine country as well. This position
reports to the co-founder and Vice President. The parent company, FreeRun Technologies, was launched in 1993, with the site
NapaValley.com as a showcase. They now have over 600 clients in their portal division. FreeRun has added a subscriber-based
online publication called WineCounty.com Lifestyle, a popular advertising vehicle, along with a stylistic full-color print
publication. The growth plan for this company is both exciting and challenging. Please contact Donna Parker for more details
about this opportunity.
AT THE REQUEST AND AGREEMENT OF THE EMPLOYER, DO NOT CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY. DIRECT CONTACT WILL ELIMINATE YOU AS
A VIABLE CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.
Assistant Cellar Master
A Santa Rosa-based wine company has hired WinePro to locate an experienced Assistant Cellar Master to handle
their production responsibilities. If you have three plus years experience managing and working with work orders in
the cellar, and speak both English and Spanish, this is a great leadership opportunity for you. Not only does this
company have low turnover and excellent pay, their benefits are exceptional: company paid medical and dental coverage
for the employee and dependents, 401K plan with matching contributions, 10 days paid vacation after the first year,
accruing immediately, additional profit sharing plan, 10+ days paid holidays, paid sick leave, and MORE. This is a
growing organization with international locations. Please call us for more details.
AT THE REQUEST AND AGREEMENT OF THE EMPLOYER, DO NOT CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY. DIRECT CONTACT WILL ELIMINATE YOU AS
A VIABLE CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.
Controller
Retained to locate Controller for Napa-based Vineyard and Winery Company. BA/BS Degree in Accounting,
Finance or related major. 5+ years of experience in wine-related financial management.
Regional Sales Division Managers
We are helping our California winery client locate top talent for three Division Sales Director positions. You will manage the
growth of their existing nationally distributed brands. This winery is financially sound with solid plans for growth. They
offer excellent salaries, plus bonus, benefits, 401K plan and car allowance. They require supplier experience. Call
us for confidential details and your inquiries will, as always, be strictly confidential.
Production Manager - Vice President Production
We are representing a medium size California winery with an opportunity to manage all production. Although
winemaking degree or winemaking experience is not required, extensive experience managing production is necessary.
The salary and benefits are excellent and the environment is open and positive. The winery plans growth via building
new winery facilities and you will be in charge of these plans.Just give us a call for more confidential details.
You can be sure, as always, that your information will be confidential as well.
Director of Marketing
North Coast Winery has a new position of Director of Marketing. The essential duties include development, implementation, and analysis for all direct to customer marketing programs including direct mail, web based, customer relations/service and hospitality functions to assure existing customer retention and sales growth, and the expansion of the direct to customer sales base. This is a nationally known brand with the highest-quality wines. Excellent salary!
National Sales & Marketing Director
Well-financed winery is looking for a professional wine sales director with National experience. They already have National
Distribution and this is an opportunity for you to build your own team to support the brand. Great salary and commission
structure. Car allowance, expense account, and all the "bells and whistles" to make this a career opportunity - not just
a job.
Winemaker
Opportunity to make world-class red wines with your own estate grapes. And, YOUR
OWN WINERY. Northcoast location. Don't hesitate to call us for confidential
details. This is your chance to make the kind of wine your have always wanted
to make in a supportive environment.
Viticulturist
One of the largest ultra-premium, contiguous hillside vineyards in the Northcoast
needs a top quality viticulturist. All red grapes. Prepare Viticulture Master
Plan for 1,000 acres, partially planted, with emphasis on irrigation, IPM
and soil management. Masters Degree or Ph.D. highly desirable. Strong team
environment. Offering generous compensation and benefits package. All inquiries
confidential.
Winemaker
We are representing a world renowned winery in need of a Winemaker. Due to
recent expansion, this Sonoma County winery offers an excellent opportunity
to work in all aspects of winemaking, with emphasis on cabernet sauvignon
and merlot. The winery is building a new state of the art facility, offering
a top level salary and benefit program. You will oversee the building of
the new facility, all winemaking, managing, and hiring. The goal is to make
a world-class Bordeaux variety/cabernet sauvignon, rivaling anything Napa
or Sonoma has done before!
This is a chance to work with people who, like yourself, are dedicated
to great winemaking and proud of their accomplishments. This position
reports directly to the owner.
A degree in fermentation sciences, or related areas, required,
with 5 to 7 years' hands-on experience. This is not an Assistant
Winemaker position, or an Associate Winemaker, but a true WINEMAKER
position, with independent focus and activities.
Please call us with any questions. All inquiries are strictly confidential
and we enjoy talking to new candidates as well as our past acquaintances
and friends.
National Wine Sales
National Wine Sales for wine-related product. The whole U.S. territory
is yours - but no heavy travel required. Located in Napa, this product
is the finest quality in it's field. Call on wineries, winemakers,
purchasing agents - particularly in Northern California area. Good
income, car allowance, and medical-dental program for the entire family.
Viticulturist
One of the largest ultra-premium, contiguous hillside vineyards in
the Northcoast needs a top quality viticulturist. All red grapes.
Prepare Viticulture Master Plan for 1,000 acres, partially planted,
with emphasis on irrigation, IPM and soil management. Masters Degree
or Ph.D. required. Strong team environment. Offering generous compensation
and benefits package. All inquiries confidential.
International Sales and Marketing Director
Sonoma County winery location. Must have European and Asian Distributor
contacts in the wine industry. Some travel, although not heavy. This
is a team-oriented environment. Experience exporting very high-end
California wines necessary. This winery needs an individual to lead
them into the global marketplace.
General Manager
2,000 acre, top-quality vineyard business needs a General Manager
to handle the business-side of the operation. They are looking for
"a farmer with business skills and experience". They are offering
top salary and benefits. Experience with vineyards is a must in this
position.
Vice President of Public Relations
Napa Valley location. Please call us for confidential details.
President
Established, impressive import wine company needs a wine industry
professional to grow the company. If you have Distributor connections,
National Sales Experience, and MANAGEMENT experience, call us.
National Sales and Marketing Director
Central Coast winery needs help in building established brand. Excellent
wines and people.
Call us for confidential details.
Vice President/Director Grower Relations
Northcoast winery needs professional manager to work with their growers
and to help add new growers. Top Salary and benefits. Fast-growing
company with excellent reputation for quality wines.
Viticulturist
Napa/Lake County location. Must have advanced degree in viticulture.
Excellent salary and benefits. Huge project with excellent positioning
in the industry as topnotch grape producer.
Human Resources.
NorthCoast winery needs an experienced Director of Human Resources.
If you have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Human Resources
Director, please call us for confidential details.
Ranch/Estate Manager
Northcoast location. Manage all ranch properties (excluding vineyards),
which include organic gardens, landscaping, olive trees, and new construction.
This is a management position - not a ranch-hand position. Excellent
salary and top notch benefits.
Sales and Marketing. Northcoast Winery.
Small (30,000 cases) winery needs a National Sales and Marketing
Manager who understands brand building as well as sales. Great opportunity
to work with a solid brand. Well-made wines, all estate grown.
Winemaker - Napa Winery
Winemaker/Associate Winemaker. Small, elite Napa
Winery. Requires Degree in Winemaking and 5+ years
in winemaking. The wines are highly regarded, handmade
wines. Approximately 25,000 cases per year production.
Winemaker
Small, 4,000 case winery located in the Central Coast, needs a talented
winemaker. If you are tired of the Napa crunch, this is a wonderful
opportunity for you. Beautiful location, wonderful people. Please
let us tell you more about this opening!
International Opportunity ITALY
General Manager, Estate Manager for Winery, Vineyards, Olive Tree
estate. GM background required. Agriculture/wine management highly
desirable. Call for confidential details. Must have ability to work
legally in Italy.
Winemaker
Sonoma County winery. A Degree in winemaking related area required.
This is an opportunity to work and learn from one of the most talented
winemakers in the United States, as well as work with absolutely some
of the finest grapes grown anywhere in California. Please call us
for confidential details.
General Manager
Sonoma County winery needs a solid G.M. with good financial experience.
MBA is a plus. Winery management a must. This is a small, but very
successful, winery. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Winemaking and Vineyard
all report to this position.
General Manager/Business Manager
Manage all the operations of the winery, from finance, to personnel,
marketing and winemaking. Top salary, benefit package, and location
(North Coast) and one in Central Coast. Wine Industry experience necessary.
This is a business manager position, not winemaker or sales person,
or accountant. But, experience with winemaking, sales and finance
will make you a top candidate. MBA is a plus for this position.
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