Marketing Director Jobs

Gehl Search Partners has been retained for this key hire.

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Marketing for our longstanding client, Miller Family Wine Company.

Miller Family Wine Company, an entity under The Thornhill Companies, includes Butternut, Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills Estate, and acclaimed national wine brands including J. Wilkes, Optik, Ballard Lane, Barrel Burner, hand on heart, Reciprocity, Smashberry, and Volunteer. Miller Family Wine Company wines have always been sustainably farmed and certified, and privately held by the Miller Family for five generations.

As a well-rounded marketing leader, you have sound knowledge of trade, wholesaler, and DTC marketing in the wine or spirits industry. You have experience in, and enjoy, working collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to strategize and execute new initiatives.You will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic and annual marketing plans in all aspects of the marketing mix, including managing agency partners. This is a hands-on role that will include the development or oversight of the promotional calendar, POS and promotional items, and the development of all programming for all channels. You are experienced in providing guidance on route to market, brand strategy and umbrella PR programs to continuously promote MFWC to the trade and to consumers. You will manage, coach, and mentor the marketing and DTC teams. A collaborative and strategic mindset with an understanding of how each facet of the business is unique will aid in your success.

We are seeking talented individuals with 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the wine or spirits industry, as well as a degree in Marketing, MBA (preferred).The ideal candidate will see this as an opportunity to bring MFWC to yet another level of growth while initiating and leading strategies that align with the Miller Family’s vision.

This is a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will be local or commutable to Santa Barbara County, CA.