
Associate Manager, Wine Club and eComm
- Napa, CA
- $83,300-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Club Membership Management:
- Work on wine and spirits club memberships, ensuring a seamless sign-up, retention, and renewal process.
- Implement strategies to increase club membership, focusing on attracting new members while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
- Sales & Revenue Growth:
- Drive sales efforts through targeted promotions, special offers, and seasonal campaigns aimed at both current and potential club members.
- Drive Sales efforts through ecommerce initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs related to Average Order Value (AOV), membership retention, and overall sales performance. And provide solutions and opportunities for any gap solving needs up through leadership.
- Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and exclusive product offerings.
- Club Communication & Engagement:
- Execute clear and compelling communication strategies to keep members engaged, informed, and excited about the club, including newsletters, emails, and social media.
- Provide ongoing updates about special releases, new offerings, limited-edition products, and club member-only events.
- Serve as a back-up point of contact for club members, addressing any inquiries, concerns, or special requests in a timely and professional manner. First point of contact is the Loyalty Concierge; and therefore this role will work in tandem with said Concierge.
- Special Releases & Allocations:
- Coordinate the release and allocation of special or limited-edition products to high-value members, ensuring fair distribution and a seamless experience for those receiving exclusive offerings.
- Work closely with the product and procurement teams to forecast inventory needs for special releases and new product introductions.
- Client Care & Personalized Service:
- Collaborate with the Client Care and Loyalty Coordinators to provide members with exceptional, personalized service. This includes offering bespoke recommendations, ensuring personalized touches in all communications, and facilitating special requests.
- Oversee the coordination of exclusive events or tastings, ensuring every detail is tailored to the preferences and needs of the club members.
- Reporting & KPIs:
- Regularly report on membership growth, sales trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as AOV, member retention, and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement in member experience, retention strategies, and revenue growth.
- Membership growth rate
- Average Order Value (AOV) per member
- Member retention rate
- Event attendance and engagement levels
- Special release sales volume and member satisfaction
- Proven experience in managing a wine or spirits club, wine or spirits sales, or similar membership-based services.
- A sales focused mindset with a passion to drive sales through relationship building and direct selling efforts.
- Strong understanding of wine, spirits, or the beverage industry, with a passion for educating and engaging club members.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with high-value members.
- Understanding of the Ecommerce space and bring a creative mindset to building sales through the club and ecomm platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with CRM systems and data analysis tools to measure KPIs and develop actionable insights.
- A collaborative team player, with the ability to work closely with client care, marketing, and sales teams.
- A high standard of customer service, with a commitment to delivering a luxury, white-glove experience.
- Knowledge of wine or spirits inventory management and allocation practices.
- Sales Experience
- WSET 2 or 3 wine and spirits or certification equivalent
- Experience in event planning and coordinating exclusive member events or experiences.
- Prior experience with a luxury brand or high-touch customer service environment