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Job Location: Remote - Remote, Remote, USA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company in the U.S. with one of the fastest-growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. in 2022 and 2023.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is currently seeking a Direct to Consumer (DTC) Associate Manager. This role reports into the Head of DTC and Digital Transformation and plays a critical role on the Consumer Marketing team.

This position will be tasked with helping to drive growth for Deutsch's three DTC brands - Josh Cellars/Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling and Force and Grace - by managing the day-to-day operations of the e-commerce order cycle, implementing full funnel conversion and retention strategies aligned with brand objectives. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated wine knowledge and will be well-spoken and poised, as they will be tasked with representing our brands and driving wine club sign-ups at in-person events and virtually.

Responsibilities :

• Execute strategies to drive sales growth within our direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel for Josh Cellars, Force and Grace, The Calling and future DTC brands, with a focus on acquiring new customers and enhancing customer retention and loyalty.
• Help drive customer acquisition via digital advertising and events, building a funnel of potential leads.
• Implement CRM and loyalty tactics - such as bundle offers, member events and email marketing - to grow wine club membership, drive repeat purchase and increase customer lifetime value.
• Utilize customer segmentation and personalization techniques to deliver tailored experiences and offers to different customer segments.
• Develop monthly DTC activity calendars, leveraging brand marketing initiatives, e-commerce retail moments/occasions and member and non-member events to ensure we're creating value for our subscribers throughout the purchase funnel.
• Collaborate with agency partners and internal cross-functional teams to develop best-in-class materials and campaigns for the DTC channel.
• Work with the Head of DTC to develop an annual calendar of member and non-member events designed to attract new customers and retain existing wine club members in priority geographies.
• Act as a brand ambassador for our fine wine brands, The Calling and Force & Grace, developing new sales opportunities and providing consumers with best-in-class wine education and engagement.
• Ensure wine club members receive excellent customer service on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to manage DTC warehouse inventory, ensuring we remain in stock on all items and move through current vintages of all wines.
• Manage daily DTC order fulfillment, querying quarantined orders and actioning accordingly.
• Coordinate the setup of new SKUs in the system, ensuring that all orders and reporting are processing correctly.
• Evaluate channel performance on an ongoing basis, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize customer engagement initiatives and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• 3-5 years of digital marketing experience, with a preference for bev alc industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in implementing digital strategies to drive customer acquisition, retention/loyalty and sales growth.
• Must have a strong knowledge of wine at a rich enough level to be credible in crafting content for wine engaged audiences, as well as face-to-face education.
• MBA preferred, but not required.
• Advanced writing and communication skills, with experience crafting wine and/or luxury marketing communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a polished, professional presentation style.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, data analysis tools, and marketing automation software is preferred, but not required.

We Value Diversity

DFWS is committed to inclusion and diversity. We cultivate a work environment that celebrates diversity because differences continue to make the company culture stronger, enhance our connection with the communities we serve and strengthen our competitive advantage. Building an inclusive culture continues to be at the core of all we do.

About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ], [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright, [ yellow tail ] Fresh Twist; California: Bellacosa, Girard Winery, Force and Grace, Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, Layer Cake, The Calling; France: Andre Lurton, Beau Joie, Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini, Villa Pozzi; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Masterson's Rye, Gray Whale Gin, Luksusowa Vodka and Cantera Negra Tequila.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com

Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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