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General Manager
ROCO Winery seeks a wine industry professional to manage the overall business.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded leader with strong business acumen. They have an ardent passion for wine and Oregon wine country, with a vision to be part of a team that continues to build ROCO nationally and internationally. A cosmopolitan, independent thinker with collaborative communication skills, and a person who enjoys leading and developing their team and being part of the local community. Their career progression will show demonstrated success in winery management, building team culture, and service-oriented retail & hospitality. This individual will be the local lead of ROCOs partnered alignment with our corporate values and is the principal liaison between the local property, US headquarters, and global ownership.
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The General Manager reports to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at HERITA USA, the US subsidiary of the Italian parent company, HERITA Marzotto Wine Estates. The General Manager will also work closely with the winemaking consultant of ROCO.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
The General Manager will align with the executive management team at HERITA USA to accomplish strategic initiatives, increase sales, and inspire team members to achieve their goals.
In particular, the GM responsibilities include:
- Working in conjunction with the HERITA USA Executive team to develop the annual operating plan and budget.
- Overseeing winery operations and recommending their plan to build towards the overall strategic vision.
- Building a strong team culture through the recruitment and retention of all winery managers and team members.
- Coordinating with HERITA USA department heads, legal, and third-party vendors to ensure the winery is compliant with all corporate policies and federal and state regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team member must be available to work on weekends and evening hours on a regular basis.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- MBA preferred however a bachelors degree in Business or related field is acceptable.
- 5 years in a senior management position at a winery, similar experience in a wine related business may be considered.
- Familiarity with all legal aspects of running a winery including federal and state government reporting, responsibilities, and compliance.
- Proven leader with a solid foundation of team building, analysis and problem solving.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with working knowledge of SAP, QuickBooks and ERP system, CRM & fulfillment software.
- Ability to travel to head office, attend wine industry events, and local markets to promote the winery.
- Ability to sit and operate a computer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ABOUT ROCO
ROCO is proud to be part of the HERITA USA family. The winery was founded in 2003 by industryveterans Rollin Soles & Corby Stonebraker-Soles and became part of the mosaic of HERITA USA wines in 2021. HERITA USA is a fine wine import company representing premium and ultra-premium wine estates from over thirteen world- renowned wineries throughout the United States, including Santa Margherita, Ca' del Bosco, Masi, ROCO, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Sella Antica, Torresella, Fattoria Sardi, Cà Maiol, Giovanni Rosso and Cantina Mesa. The wine portfolio is a dynamic and diverse mosaic of the finest wine regions, including the Veneto, Alto Adige, Franciacorta, WillametteValley, Lugana, Tuscany, Sardinia, and Piedmont.