Latest jobs for Management http://www.vinojobs.com/ 30-07-2010 <strong>Location:</strong> United States<br /><strong>Description:</strong><br /> <p>Pacific Coast Wine Festival Manager<br /> Pacific Symphony is looking to contract with a charismatic, detail-oriented individual with an extensive knowledge of fine wine to join our dynamic Special Events team in producing the fourth annual Pacific Coast Wine Festival. This is a part-time (average 20 hrs/wk), contract position reporting to the Director of Special Events.</p> <p>The Pacific Coast Wine Festival has become one of the three major fundraising events for Pacific Symphony and one of the most respected wine auctions in California. The sold out event held in Newport Beach, features an unmatched lineup of tasting wines from multiple countries. For the 2010 Festival, Italy and Spain showcased Antinori and Vega Sicilia. France and New Zealand were well represented, and the American wines included some of California’s most famous offerings. Equally impressive was the quality of the live and silent auction items. High bidders took home Lafite, Latour, Petrus, Margaux, Harlan, Colgin, Marcassin, Hundred Acre, and many others. The wine tasting, auctions, and wine paired dinner concluded with the tasting of gourmet chocolates and vintage port. The festival set new records for attendance, revenue, and press coverage. It was featured on “The Taste Buds” with Anthony Dias Blue. Pacific Coast Wine Festival raised more than $140,000 to support Pacific Symphony’s artistic and award-winning education programs. </p> <p>The Pacific Coast Wine Festival Manager will form and maintain relationships with key wineries, wine makers, chefs, and industry executives.</p> The Festival Manager’s responsibilities will include: • Procure tasting wine • Procure dinner wine • Procure wine donations for the live and silent auctions • Obtain participation of one or two top wine makers and celebrity chefs for live auction paired dinners • Assist in lotting of wine auction items • Reach out to local wine groups to promote the event • Explore co-promotional opportunities with participants in the wine industry The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: • Five or more years wine industry experience • Contacts within the industry, particularly high-end wineries and distributors of same • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, <span class="caps">LOVE</span> <span class="caps">WINE</span>, manage time efficiently, and be detail-oriented • Must be able to effectively communicate the Pacific Coast Wine Festival and Pacific Symphony value proposition to prospective industry supporters, both verbally and in writing • Meet goals for wine and donations procured • Competence in Word, Excel, Outlook • Must be able to lift/carry 45-50 lbs. <p>This is a salary and performance based position. </p> <p>Please express your interest by forwarding your cover letter and résumé to:<br /> Ricki Shab<br /> Director of Special Events<br /> Pacific Symphony<br /> 3631 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 100<br /> Santa Ana, CA 92704<br /> rshab@pacificsymphony.org</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vinojobs.com/job/82/pacific-coast-wine-festival-manager-at-pacific-symphony/">Apply to this job</a><br /> http://www.vinojobs.com/job/82/pacific-coast-wine-festival-manager-at-pacific-symphony/ 2010-07-23 00:30:42