Work with technology companies on their partner programs and business operations

Wine industry parallel (with some learning)

Channel operations

Channel finance

Channel marketing

Channel sales

- Key to how winery sales function

- Costs of production cascade through channels

- Profit margin strategy and sales channel composition

- Vendor/distributor relationships

- Segmented sales/marketing

Value proposition

Program design (reqs, tiers, benefits, etc.)

Automation

Partner relations

Customer service

Program management

- Importance/impact of DTC sales as a key channel

- Viewing members as essential partners

- Making programs efficient + effective + enigmatic

- Showing appreciation and affinity

Process improvment/automation

Knowledge sharing/management

Cross-functional collaboration

Resource creation

Training & development

Platform/application administration

- Wineries are small and/or unique businesses that can always function more efficiently

- Team collaboration is key for efficiency and energy

- Like other businesses, wineries must give employees and partners the tools and resources to succeed

- Proper management of infrastructure and operations enables all roles to focus on the work within their purview while simultanously encouraging individual growth and collaboration.

Accounting controls, workflows and adjustments

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Budgeting

Data visualization

Dashboards

Financial review/audit

Tax deductions

- Like all small and/or unique businesses, wineries can benefit from industry-specific finance protocol and planning

- Data and numbers can be crucial to establishing KPIs and forecasting for winery success

- Providing digestible and clear data insights and information to all winery employees will have a positive impact

- Refining accounting and tax controls can lead to monetary savings and increased asset performance

Annual review design (primarly 360°)

Benefits administration

Employee and contractor appreciation

Event management (team development, retreats, etc.)

Feedback process creation and improvement

- Recognition of individual contributions to the winery as essential to its success.

- Importance of providing a clear, equal, and cooperative environment for employees and contractors.

- Wineries must have leadership with strong EQ and unified values in their top-tier management to exemplify the inclusive values of the organization.

- A positive workplace will, without exception, lead to increased productivtiy as well as individual ownership and pride in the product offering.