What are the responsibilities and job description for the Membership Sales Manager position at The Vines?
The Vines (
the-vines.com
is more than a club—it’s a worldwide community for explorers, wine enthusiasts, and creators. We bring members to the heart of the world’s most celebrated winemaking regions, where they craft their own unique vintages under the guidance of master winemakers. Through exclusive experiences like The Vines Blending Escapes, members intimately explore wine regions, taste rare and remarkable wines, and create world-class barrels tailored to their exact tastes.
Our journey has been featured in Departures, Travel Leisure, WSJ, Financial Times, and more. Click here to read about us :
the-vines.com
We’re seeking a dynamic sales professional to grow our membership base and connect with an affluent, global clientele. This role offers uncapped earning potential, fixed and variable compensation, and opportunities to travel to the most iconic wine regions. You’ll be part of a passionate team curating unforgettable experiences for wine lovers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Drive membership sales and related offerings.
Generate leads, build a robust prospect pipeline, and foster affiliate partnerships.
Develop innovative strategies to expand our database of affluent prospects.
Host wine tastings and exclusive events to engage potential members.
Collaborate with our network of sales ambassadors and affiliates.
Travel domestically and internationally (10–20%) to wine regions and key events.
Manage pipelines, forecasts, and client relationships in our CRM system (Salesforce)
Our ideal candidate is :
A proven sales professional with 3–7 years of B2C sales experience and a history of exceeding sales goals.
Experienced in selling memberships with initiation fees, experiential travel, and managing high-value cold-calling strategies.
Well-connected with high-net-worth individuals passionate about wine and luxury travel.
Skilled in hosting and entertaining clients at private events.
Familiar with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
An exceptional communicator with a strong work ethic and self-discipline.
Energized by challenges in a start-up environment and adaptable to a growing, evolving sales strategy.
Willing to work evenings and weekends to maximize networking opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for wine.
Multilingual communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, with strong consideration given to relevant experience in luxury sales, hospitality, or experiential travel.
Thrives in remote work settings with the ability to travel efficiently and regularly, with preference given to candidates based in major metropolitan areas that support frequent air travel.
This role offers :
The chance to connect with a global network of wine enthusiasts.
The opportunity to shape The Vines' sales journey and leave your mark on a growing brand.
Access to some of the world’s most beautiful wine regions.
The flexibility of remote work with a focus on locations that enable smooth travel to key destinations.
- Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
If you’re driven by results, excited to curate extraordinary experiences, and passionate about connecting with a community of like-minded wine lovers, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to embark on this journey? Send a cover letter and resume to : frances@the-vines.com