JOIN THE FAMILY

Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday)

Are you passionate about wine and ready to make an impact in a hands-on role? Our beautiful, family-owned winery in Marlborough, crafting some of New Zealand’s finest wines, is looking for a versatile Sales & Marketing Representative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage website, online sales, and social media to drive engagement and sales
• Develop compelling content for newsletters, promotions, and campaigns to generate orders and maintain customer databases
• Build relationships with customers, distributors, and industry partners
• Represent us at events and tastings
• Create memorable experiences for our visitors and provide excellent customer service
• Design and implement innovative marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and boost sales
• Assist with day-to-day office tasks

Qualifications

• Sales and marketing experience (preferably in wine)
• Strong communication skills with a passion for building relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Shopify, and social media
• Wine education (WSET3 or similar)
• A charismatic and personable representative who embodies the warmth and professionalism of our winery while maintaining a polished appearance.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary with commissions.

Working in a small family winery alongside the owners offers a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect, from growing and making to promoting the wine. You'll benefit from direct mentorship by the vigneron owners, who possess exceptional wine and business skills, providing invaluable learning experiences that go beyond what corporate wineries can offer. In this environment, team members play a crucial role, enjoying greater responsibility and the freedom to enhance their roles, fostering a more personal and impactful work environment.

To Apply

If you're excited to join our team, please complete the application form and email it with a cover letter to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.

Applicants need to be a New Zealand resident or hold a current New Zealand work visa.

JOB DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORM

We are currently offering the Viticulturist / Winemaker position with three options:

Permanent: Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Seasonal: Full-time for the growing season (September/Oct to April)

Vintage: For vintage (March/April) or extended vintage.

Our approach to winemaking focuses on nurturing exceptional wines in the vineyard. Hans is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality fruit, and we need a strong, experienced team to support him.

 Key responsibilities:

Operating tractors for tasks like cultivating, under-vine weeding, mulching, spraying, canopy trimming, and leaf plucking.

Performing manual vineyard work (see job description).

Participating in all harvest activities in the vineyard and cellar.

Handling all cellar work.

 We receive many applications for cellar hands, but we specifically seek candidates with a solid understanding of vineyard practices and experience in operating machinery.

If you’re passionate about quality and meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the attached application form at your convenience.

Applicants must be New Zealand residents or eligible for a work visa.

To apply, please complete the application form and email it to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.

JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF)

APPLICATION FORM

Are you passionate about wine and dedicated to providing excellent customer service? Join us for a memorable world-class experience for our visitors!

This versatile role is ideal for a charming, well-presented individual with strong wine knowledge and hosting skills. You will promote our renowned artisan wines and assist in managing our vineyard cottage. If you excel in hospitality, have excellent sales skills, and can deliver exceptional customer service, you could be our perfect ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalized wine tastings and host exclusive private wine experiences
• Convert positive guest experiences into wine sales and brand loyalty
• Encourage visitor loyalty and sign-ups for the wine club
• Provide warm and attentive service for our cottage guests, from check-in to check-out
• Manage the point-of-sale system
• Oversee bookings through various channels (website, travel agents, etc.)
• Support day-to-day office tasks
• Assist in marketing and sales activities, including digital marketing and social media
  engagement to maintain strong customer relationships

Qualifications

• A sales-oriented mindset with the ability to convert experiences into wine sales
• Strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Shopify, and social media
• Formal wine education (WSET Level 2+ or Sommelier experience)
• A charismatic and personable representative embodying the warmth and professionalism of our winery

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary plus working in a small family winery alongside the owners offers a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect, from growing and making to promoting the wine. You will benefit from direct mentorship by the vigneron owners, who possess exceptional wine and business skills, providing invaluable learning experiences that go beyond what corporate wineries can offer. In this environment, team members play a crucial role, enjoying greater responsibility and the freedom to enhance their roles, fostering a more personal and impactful work environment.

To apply please send your completed application form and your supporting documents to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.

Applicants need to be a New Zealand resident or hold a current New Zealand work visa.

JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF)

APPLICATION FORM (PDF)