Associate, DTC Customer Experience (Temporary)

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located in the Paso Robles region of California's Central Coast. We operate with a desire to make world-class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of the area. We take great pride in making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.

The JUSTIN Wine Society team is seeking a full-time Associate, DTC Customer Experience, for a temporary 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. This individual will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and support to our wine club members for all three wine brands; JUSTIN, Landmark, and Lewis via a variety of omnichannel platforms including phones, email, livechat, etc.. This Associate will support the Manager, DTC Experience and Sr. Associate, DTC Customer Experience with daily and special tasks.

This position is based in Paso Robles, CA. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Ensures world-class customer service is provided in all facets of omnichannel communications (to include telephone, email, live chat, text, in person) with all members and customers
•  Displays concierge-level service style when interacting with members, customers, vendors, and colleagues
•  Actively recruits members to join wine clubs for all three brands
• Actively sells wine to existing members and customers
•  Works with Manager, DTC Experience to resolve logistics issues including deliverability, compliance, returns, and damages
•  Works with Manager, DTC Experience to manage seasonal club charges, decline capture, and new member inclusion and recruitment
•  Engages with external departments and vendors as needed in support of Wine Society eCommerce and Club requirements
•  Proactively supports Manager, DTC Experience in all daily ecommerce and club order systems, shipping, and customer service tasks and goals
•  Works with Manager, DTC Experience to manage customer tags, to include employee and special pricing qualifications
•  Maintains accurate record-keeping and CRM database information
•  Participates in on-property events and executes off-site events, as needed
•  Accommodate a varying schedule throughout the year as determined by the ebb and flow of traffic to our different business units
•  Must be willing to work rotational schedule, including weekends, as needed

• Two (2) years sales, hospitality and/or marketing/public relations experience in the wine industry preferred
• Proven success working in a customer service and/or sales position or industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office -- especially Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Commerce7 or similar, a plus
• Wine Certification (WSET, CMS, CWS) a plus, but not required
• AA degree from an accredited institution

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

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