General Manager, Sales Operations Manager at Harvest Ridge Winery

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Harvest Ridge Winery, Mardel, DE

About Us:

Harvest Ridge Winery is a family farm winery with 190 acres of farm. We are a growing winery dedicated to producing exceptional wines and creating memorable guest experiences. From vineyard to bottle, our team takes pride in quality, hospitality, and innovation. We’re seeking a driven and experienced General Manager to lead and drive sales, oversee daily operations, support our team, and help shape the next chapter of our winery’s success.

Position Overview:

The General Manager will oversee all aspects of winery operations, including tasting room management, sales, events, marketing, and staff leadership. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance business strategy with hospitality excellence, ensuring smooth operations while driving growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support staff across departments (sales, tasting rooms, events, vineyard, cellar, as applicable).
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial goals, and performance metrics.
• Continue to drive new and existing wine sales through direct-to-consumer, wine club, and wholesale channels.
• Enhance brand visibility and expansion.
• Collaborate with ownership to set strategic goals and long-term growth plans.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, distributors, and community partners.

Qualifications:

Proven sales record, Leadership, forward thinking, process-oriented, problem-solving/creative thinking, excellent internal and external communication, adaptability, teamwork, training/instructing others, ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously, marketing/networking, attention to detail, and analyzing information.

Preferred:

• Previous winery or wine industry management experience.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture, Enology, or Business Administration
• Knowledge of wine production, vineyard operations, and/or sales channels.

Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of sales and management experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, evolving winery.
• Employee discounts on wine and events.
• A chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to crafting experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Marydel, DE 19964 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marydel, DE 19964: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person