Trinchero Family Estates ยท 2 days ago
Vice President, Private Label
Napa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expTrinchero Family Estates is a prominent player in the wine industry, and they are seeking a Vice President of Private Label to oversee the operational execution of private label and exclusive brand programs. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure products are produced at the required quality and cost, while managing the entire process from feasibility to delivery.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Nora McAuley, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead the private label development process from product request through bottling and shipment
Evaluate feasibility of new private label opportunities, including wine availability, production capacity, packaging requirements, regulatory timing, and cost targets
Determine whether the organization can bottle it, cost it, and label/package it within customer timelines and margin objectives
Develop sourcing plans across bulk wine, grapes, custom crush, and imports based on volume, quality, and price targets
Build and maintain COGS models; ensure commercial pricing aligns to margin expectations
Negotiate supply, production, and packaging contracts where appropriate to optimize cost and continuity
Align private label production with facility capacity, bottling schedules, and inventory plans
Manage inventory and production planning to avoid excess product and waste
Lead cross-functional coordination among Winemaking, Supply Chain, Operations, Compliance, Finance and Commercial teams
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, lead times, approval checkpoints, and governance for private label execution
Serve as the internal authority to approve or decline private label program commitments based on feasibility and financials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Winemaking, Operations or related field required
10+ years of wine industry experience with expertise in bulk wine sourcing, importing, and/or commercial sales
Proven relationships with domestic and international suppliers and buyers
Experience with bulk wine logistics and compliance
Strong commercial acumen and a demonstrated ability to deliver against COGS
Excellent communication, negotiation skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
PTO
Wellness programs
Fertility and family building benefits
401(k) plan where TFE may make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution
Company
Trinchero Family Estates
Brings passion and commitment to every bottle and glass.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Bob Torkelson
President and C.E.O.
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