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Wine Enthusiast Companies is a prominent multi-channel marketer of a growing line of products that satisfy, inform, enrich, entertain and inspire. We address the wholesale, retail and consumer direct markets and are headquartered just 30 minutes outside of Manhattan in relaxed Mt. Kisco, NY.
Founded in 1979, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the world’s number one source for wine accessories, storage, information, education, events and travel, and is a driving force in the marketplace. Over the last 30 years, this multi-faceted business has thrived along with America’s ever expanding enchantment with wine. Started as a direct mail business, Wine Enthusiast has published over 300 million catalogs. Today Wine Enthusiast successfully markets via direct mail, multiple internet sites and with our business to business division, bringing Wine Enthusiast products into retail stores throughout the nation.
In 1988 Wine Enthusiast Magazine was founded, bringing consumers vital information on the world of wine and hundreds of wine reviews in every issue. The magazine has grown to become the world’s largest periodical devoted exclusively to wine and spirits. Wine Enthusiast Magazine has also launched an ongoing series of consumer and trade wine tasting events led by “Toast of the Town”, a spectacular fine wine and food exposition.
With wine consumption in the U.S. at an all-time high more people than ever are turning to the Wine Enthusiast when they want quality accessories, custom wine racking, wine storage products, information, wine tours, wine events, in short… everything wine.
To learn more about Wine Enthusiast Companies, watch this short video (3:43).
Career Opportunities
Catch the Enthusiasm! The Wine Enthusiast - Direct marketing leader for the past 25 years, providing wine cellars, storage solutions, wine accessories and publisher of the Wine Enthusiast Magazine is enjoying unprecedented growth.
We offer a team-oriented, customer driven environment with competitive starting salaries, company incentives and comprehensive benefits packages.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a letter of intent and or your résumé to our Human Resources Department via fax (914.218.9187) or email (hr@wineenthusiast.net).
Available Positions:
Wine Storage Sales Specialist 
Jr. Marketing Analyst - Wine Enthusiast
Jr. Web Programmer
Warehouse Supervisor
Wine Storage Sales Specialist
We are seeking candidates with a competitive spirit and positive attitude to join our energetic group of professionals in our Sales department. Our Sales Specialists are motivated team players working in an exciting wine culture environment. They have high earning potential without the need of cold calling.
At Wine Enthusiast our impeccable reputation, catalog circulation and innovative online marketing keep the customers calling us.
Responsibilities:
- Handle over 50-100 in bound sales calls per day in a call center environment.
- Become an expert on Wine Enthusiast products and use that expertise to close sales.
- Provide accurate pricing and delivery information to potential customers.
- Gather market and customer information via incoming sales calls.
- Represent the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
- Help our customers select the wine storage solution, or accessory, that is best for them.
- Ensure customers receive high quality customer and technical service.
- Perform wine cellar consultations and design wine cellars utilizing CAD Software programs from the information provided.
- Be able to upsell and cross-sell among all of the Wine Enthusiast product lines.
- Assist with showroom customers and navigate customers through our website.
- Attend team sales meetings and contribute pertinent information with colleagues.
- Review your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Requirements:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate to all kinds of people.
- High personal standards and performance expectations - must have a passion to be the best.
- Intent on achieving goals and executing a consultative sales model.
- Proficient Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Internet and Social Media platforms.
- Intense desire to help customers achieve their personal objectives.
- Minimum of two years sales experience in professional selling and customer service environments.
- Four year Bachelor's Degree required.
Wine Enthusiast offers a competitive salary with commission opportunities and a benefits package including, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, etc. Please forward resume via email to HR@WineEnthusiast.net
Please no phone calls or third parties EOE
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Jr. Marketing Analyst - Wine Enthusiast
Wine Enthusiast Companies is seeking a talented individual to join our team as our Jr. Marketing Analyst at our headquarters in Mount Kisco, NY.
The Jr. Marketing Analyst will be responsible for setting up and executing promotions and offers for our retail and wholesale divisions. Additionally, this person will assist in ad hoc analysis.
General Responsibilities
- Manage the system maintenance of all campaigns by setting up offers, promotion codes and source codes for tracking.
- Set up and maintain product pricing and P&H.
- Maintain monthly/seasonal/annual offer code set up for all companies including retail & wholesale.
- Standard marketing and Ad hoc reporting; inventory, sales, product, etc.
- Email tracking, evaluating and analysis.
This position will interface with the creative team, merchandising team, IT department, sales and customer service as well as with outside vendors.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis concepts.
- Advanced applications skills in Microsoft Excel & Access; pivot tables, databases, etc.
- Previous experience with Alterian, Ecometry preferred, but not required.
- Experience in a multi-channel business environment & with multi-channel marketing trends.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to HR@WineEnthusiast.net with the Jr. Marketing Analyst in the subject area. You may also fax your materials to 914-218-9187. EOE Please no Third Parties. We will follow-up with those candidates who meet our requirements.
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Jr. Web Programmer
We are looking for an experienced, capable, and highly motivated individual to fill a full-time position as a Jr. Web Programmer.
This position will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of medium-large web sites/web applications using Microsoft technologies.
Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in the development of business-centric web sites. Applicants should be familiar with all phases of web project development from conceptualization & design to building, testing & deploying a web site.
Must be an aggressive, self-starter who has the ability to work independently, but can collaborate with multiple team members as needed. Should be open to the knowledge and input of the entire Online Services team.
NOTE: This position will require the use of Microsoft Technologies for ALL web site development.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years full-time experience with web site development and programming with ASP, VBScript, Jscript and .NET experience a plus.
- 2+ years full-time experience with web site programming languages (HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, etc.)
- Must have experience with cross-browser & cross-platform compatibility.
- Must communicate effectively, meet timelines/milestones and oversee multiple tasks during the business day.
- Must have good interpersonal communication skills and excellent writing skills.
- Must be comfortable/willing to take direction from other members of the development team.
Qualifications (Optional):
- Other Web Application and Programming skills/capabilities a plus. (SQL, Com, etc.)
Compensation:
- Salary Based on capability and experience. Full-time position.
If your skill set is a good fit to our job description and you are interested please send cover letter and resume via E-Mail to HR@wineenthusiast.net or fax to 914.218.9187. Please write "Jr. Web Programmer" in the subject area. Please no third parties or phone calls. EOE
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Warehouse Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to work under the direction of our Distribution Director. The Warehouse Supervisor will coordinate with the Receiving Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, and G&G Supervisor to ensure the day to day activities of our distribution center are met.
The position's responsibilities encompass the following:
- Coordinate, direct and supervise the daily activities of warehouse personnel engaged in materials movement; handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, maintaining inventory stock, Showroom/photo-shoots/trade-show requests. Reviews stock orders; shipping, receiving, material movement.
- Responsible for the accuracy of inventory; locations, stock moves, cycle counts, adjustments.
- Oversee PLCB and other large wholesale orders.
- Weekly preventive maintenance on all machinery.
- Comply with and administer company safety regulations and policies.
- Provide input regarding personnel; hiring, training, coaching, evaluations, promotions, discipline.
- Continually review operational processes and suggest alternatives to increase efficiency; production methods, equipment performance, product quality or service, shipment verification, disposition of materials, inventory levels.
Qualifications of the successful candidate:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- One to three years of supervisory experience in Warehouse Distribution; preferably in the Consumer packaged goods industry.
- The ability to supervise groups of 15+ employees.
- The flexibility and willingness to work a schedule based upon our work flow is necessary.
- Must be able to conduct oneself in a professional manner, interacting effectively with personnel in all departments as well as customers and vendors.
- Departmental/Organizational Awareness.
- Technically Proficient. Microsoft office, UPS Worldship.
- Coaching and Developing People.
- Interpersonal Understanding.
- Self-confident.
- Certified forklift operator.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
Wine Enthusiast Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.
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In the Press
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New York, October 4, 2006
Loni catches up with Adam Strum, Co-Founder of Wine Enthusiast
StarkSilverCreek.com - Bay Area, SF, USA
San Francisco, April 4, 2009
Wine Enthusiast Looks to Win Over a Wider Audience
online.wsj.com - New York, NY, USA
New York, October 2, 2008
Perfect Pairing
WestchesterMagazine.com - New York, NY, USA
New York, October 9, 2008
Ernest Gallo's Dream of a Wine Business
npr.org - Washington, D.C., USA
Washington, D.C., March 7, 2007
Sommelier India interviews Wine Enthusiast Publisher
Sommelierindia.com - New York, NY, USA
New York, December 12, 2005
House Wine Gets Its Own Room; And What a Room! From Big-Screen TV's to Tuscan Hardware, Cellars Are Getting Grander
nytimes.com - New York, NY, USA
New York, May 7, 2000
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