Careers

Medlock Ames produces world-class wines from 100% estate-grown, organic grapes from the Bell Mountain Vineyard which straddles Alexander Valley and the Russian River Valley. Our 50 acres of vineyards are farmed organically, and the winemaking is powered by solar energy. Dedicated to sustainability, preservation of the land is at the core of all we do, which comes through in our award-winning wines. Our tasting room and ranch are both located in Healdsburg. 

Nearing our 20th anniversary, we are in a period of transition getting ready for a new era of significant growth. It is a great time to join our growing team of dynamic wine professionals. We look for team players and problem solvers that share our values.

If you are a passionate, self-motivated, life-long learner interested in joining our team, even if there is no current open role, drop us a line with your resume here.

Open Roles

Digital Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing
Reports to: Kim Pasquali, Director of Sales & Marketing
Location: Chalk Hill Rd.
Schedule: Full time
Classification: Exempt

Duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Manage ecommerce business to drive sales to new and repeat customers within the budget
• Manage creation of content and asset development for use on social media, at tasting room, website, and partner sites.
• Manage ecommerce campaigns to hit monthly Website sales goals.
• Manage CRM and email list to sell through email campaigns to new and existing customer segments, including members.
• Acquire new online customers through tasting room, virtual tastings, social, paid media, and other sources.
• Grow social audience and engagement through consistent content creation and community engagement.
• Optimize website store to increase conversion rates and average order value.
• Drive strategy and manage execution of social media and Ecommerce plan, including ensuring all tone, content and visuals are in line with brand DNA.
• Evaluate post and email performance and evolve strategy to ensure engagement and reach increases.
• Develop all marketing materials and collateral in line with the brand standards, including tech sheets.
• Develop best practices for digital marketing business.
• Assist with other DTC including club processing and hospitality (tasting room and events) as needed.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Sales-oriented digital marketer with a keen eye on driving revenue through digital channels
• Must be highly organized and analytical with an impeccable attention to detail and able to work in a multi-task environment
• BA/BS required
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of digital marketing experience, including email marketing, social media, and paid digital media
• Wine industry experience preferred
• Microsoft office and Photoshop suite
• Mailchimp or other email software
• Google Ads/FB Ads a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work independently
• Flexible and team-player attitude with a desire to work in a growing and changing environment

Apply here by sending your resume and cover letter.

Chief Financial Officer

Department: Administration
Reports to: Julie Rothberg, President
Location: Chalk Hill Rd.
Schedule: Full time (M-F)
Classification: Exempt

This is a dynamic role, with potential for growth, for an intellectually-curious individual looking to expand their experience in the wine industry. You will wear several hats and touch all aspects of our operations as a key business partner working closely with the President. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week that will manage financial management, payroll, compliance and financial operations along with HR and administrative duties to support the financial and sales functions of our growing company. Being a team player and problem-solver is a must.

Position Summary:

We’re a diverse, inclusive, and growing organization that is deeply rooted in our widely-stated values. As we begin a new period of growth, we’re looking for a financial leader with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills to take ownership of our financial, operational and compliance activities.

As is the nature of a smaller, growing business, everyone gets their hands dirty so the expectation is the CFO will not only have strategic responsibility and oversight but also be able to ensure daily financial transactions are conducted efficiently and accurately.

The CFO is responsible for all record keeping including month-end and year-end financial closings, financial and sales reporting, prepare quarterly financials for ownership and will work with the President on cost-accounting and inventory management. They will oversee daily cash needs and long-term cash flow projections.

A positive, can-do, problem-solving attitude is a must as this role is part of our senior leadership team so must have the emotional intelligence and skills to manage diverse people across the organization while also being self-directed to work independently. This position reports directly into the President and will supervise one direct report (Business Manager).

Duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Manage all aspect of financials including A/R, A/P, capital investments, cash flow, payroll, general ledger, sales, bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly journal entries to record allocation of depreciation and capitalize expenses
• Oversee all tax and compliance requirements including sales and use, state filings, property taxes and state-level licenses
• Provide financial analysis as required to evaluate capital investments, profitability within departments, etc.
• Oversee development and execution of all financial processes, document and review annually including daily financial management, closing procedures, and inventory controls
• Manage annual budgeting process and quarterly budget reviews
• Provide oversight to Human Resource, Payroll, and Information Technology

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 8-10 years in accounting and finance
• BA or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Must be highly organized and able to work in a multi-task environment
• Understanding of General Accounting Practices and budget experience is required
• Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work independently.
• Flexible and team-player attitude with a desire to work in a growing and changing environment
• Wine industry experience is a plus but not required

Apply here by sending your resume and cover letter.