Marketing Director

Company: Gehl Search Partners
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

Gehl Search Partners has been retained for several key hires Miller Family Wine Company, an entity under The Thornhill Companies, includes Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate Wines, French Camp Vineyard and acclaimed national wine brands including J. Wilkes, Ballard Lane, Barrel Burner, and Smashberry as well as multiple Control Label brands with prominent retailers across the U.S. Our portfolio also includes the leading regional winery facilities Central Coast Wine Services and Paso Robles Wine Services. The Thornhill Companies is the most vertically integrated wine business on the Central Coast, with more than 2,400 acres of world-class wine grapes, all sustainably farmed and certified; privately held by the Miller Family for five generations. We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Marketing Director who will thrive within a close-knit family organization with strategic plans to become the leading vertically integrated wine company in the nation. As a well-rounded marketing leader, you will have sound knowledge of trade, wholesaler and DTC marketing. You have experience managing digital strategy and e-commerce directly or via managed agency partners. You thrive in an environment where priorities and thought processes change yet the Miller family story remains consistent and unwavering. You will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic and annual marketing plans in all aspects of the marketing mix, including the development of the promotional calendar, the process for POS and promotional items, the development of all programming for all channels, as well as the oversight of a small team of marketing personnel. You are experienced in providing guidance on routes to market, brand strategy and managing outside PR programs to continuously promote Miller Family Wine Company to both trade and consumers. A deep understanding and strategic appreciation of how each facet of the business is unique with varied customers and clientele will aid in your success. We are seeking talented individuals with 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the wine, beer or spirits industry, as well as a degree in Marketing or MBA (preferred). Prior experience with private label marketing a plus. The ideal candidate will see this as a unique opportunity to help build brands within a successful company while being a part of a well-known and well-regarded agricultural family with many facets of business. While many in the industry have been lured by offers of mergers and acquisitions, the Miller family continues to build and maintain a privately held organization that will be passed down to the next generation. The family's achievements in agriculture can be attributed to crop diversification (wine grapes, lemons, avocados, and blueberries), pioneering implementation of quality mechanization, being employee oriented, and using sustainable and responsible agricultural practices. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join their family of employees-Apply Today!

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