Director of Wine & Retail

Napa Valley Wine Train, a Noble House Experience•Napa, CA

6d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Work in Paradise! Join the team at the Napa Valley Wine Train, a historic, luxury, and iconic experience that has been a cornerstone of Napa’s Wine Country for over 30 years. As Director of Wine & Retail you’ll be empowered to uphold and execute the timeless legacy of the Wine Train—delivering world-class hospitality leading operations for our retail department. The Director of Wine & Retail, you are responsible for activating the experience of the Wine Train Station for our ticketed guests and retail shoppers including the Artist’s Café, the Wine and Retail Gift Shop, and our Photography Department before and after the ticketed passenger ride aboard our iconic and historic railroad. More than just a Train Station, this is a meeting point, a place of discovery, a sensory experience unto itself that deserves to be a valuable part of the overall whole experience that the Wine Train can offer.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in wine program management, wine club management, retail leadership, or luxury hospitality (experience in Napa Valley wine industry preferred).
Extensive retail and wine store merchandising, product selection, vendor negotiation and relationship management.
Strong understanding of Napa Valley wine regions.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and manage cross-departmental initiatives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor-relations skills.
WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or comparable certification strongly preferred.
Strong financial and analytical abilities, including budgeting and forecasting.