O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Looking for Vice President, Luxury Operations at Paso Robles, CA Full Time

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must be of exceptional quality centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet, is key to a sustainable future. As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good—we are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation.

With operations in Larkspur, Parlier/Reedley, and Paso Robles, CA, we are one of California’s largest wineries. Our award-winning portfolio of consumer brands includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars, and BrandyLab.

We are seeking to add a Vice President of Luxury Operations to our Luxury Wine Division. The VP of Luxury Operations will be responsible for defining and implementing strategy, structure, and process within our new division. Through performance analysis, this role will identify opportunities and develop strategic initiatives to deliver on the company’s objectives. The right candidate will seek opportunities for improvement and innovation while developing and ensuring standards for the operations team.

Duties And Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Finance: Budget and P&L management across the Luxury Division.
• Financial Acumen: Manage forecasting and financial analysis activities in partnership with the Finance team, making informed financial decisions to support business objectives and resource allocation.
• Legal: Collaborate and consult with the Legal team to ensure compliance across all luxury sales, marketing, and operational activities.
• Systems: Collaborate with the Finance team to optimize and streamline systems for efficiencies that put the consumer at the center, implement CRM best practices, and position all channels for scalability.
• Sales (Hospitality, Membership, e-Commerce, Telesales, Distribution):
• Lead DTC teams to build a consumer-centric culture rooted in hospitality.
• Collaborate with CCO and CSO to deliver national sales goals on target brands.
• Develop programs that deliver on strategy and business objectives.
• Implement operational efficiency and deliver on KPIs.
• Marketing: Collaborate with the Luxury Division team to develop and optimize brands, campaigns, and creative that deliver on strategic direction and objections, value our standards and our consumers, and meet KPIs and business goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve organizational goals, fostering collaboration and communication across departments and functions.
• Strategic Vision and Execution: Develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and support the company’s long-term growth objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and ensure operational efficiency across all functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Viticulture, or related field; MBA preferred. Equivalent experience of 7+ years of Alc Bev experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the luxury wine industry or related luxury consumer goods sector.
• 5+ years of experience in GM/Director level hospitality roles.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful luxury brand strategies, driving revenue and growth, and expanding market presence.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and consumer insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Cultural Behaviors

O’Neill team members are Forward Thinkers. Hard Working without Drama. Friendly Problem Solvers who work as One Team to Always Deliver.

Physical/Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Perform some repetitive motion activities.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Periodically lift, move, or stack boxes up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in an office environment or within the Tasting Room.

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with a company match, Paid Time Off, holidays, and more.

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to all Company, Federal, and State Food Safety Regulations and Policies. This organization participates in E-Verify.