We are looking for a visionary to expand the role and responsibility of our Media & Communications department who will help us overhaul our digital presence. Key Responsibilities include:
Supplier Communications and Relations:
- Liaison for our winery & import partners to orchestrate market visits, product launches, sales meeting presentations and educational seminars.
- Responsible for our Master Sales Force Calendar planning market visits including monthly evaluations reports to our Executive Team.
- Work with our team of Marketing Managers on assigning winery representatives with our sales force to work the Illinois market to ensure seamless collaboration in the exclusive three tier system.
- Annual Gala Event, Wine Tastings, exclusive Wine Dinners, Customer Lunches and invite only Meet & Greet Events:
- Integral involvement in the planning, communicating and coordinating of our winery & import partners participating in our exclusive events.
- Work side by side with our team of Marketing Managers on all facets of our events from the planning phase all the way thru participating as needed.
- As our Social Media Specialist you take ownership of our social media presence (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram) including recruiting and coordinate other staff members interested in assisting with social media brainstorming, planning and execution.
- Act as Steward of our digital presence by ensuring accurate and relevant website content (copy, images, and videos).
- Liaison with local Hotels for events and lodging to further our relationships.
- Independently manage inbound website communication and forward to responsible in house staff for execution.
- General Sales & Marketing Support as needed (Assist Executives, Managers and Sales Force with various tasks and communications).
Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites (must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Ability to work within tight deadlines, able to prioritize tasks and apply focused efforts.
- Strong communication, reporting, organizational, writing and oral communication skills
- Entrepreneurial attitude and able to effectively work in cross-functional teams.
- We are looking for a self-driven team player!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
