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Wine Programs Manager - WineKey

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $63,000–$75,000
Experience: 2–5 years (wine focused hospitality, event operations, client services)

 

About WineKey

WineKey is a services agency providing high-touch wine program direction for top restaurants, hotels, and trade organizations. We elevate beverage programs through thoughtful curation, operational excellence, and deep industry expertise. As WineKey expands, we’re hiring an early to mid-career Wine Programs Manager to support operations, client work, and strategic initiatives.

This is an ideal role for a motivated hospitality, operations or wine professional who is polished and wants hands-on experience across strategy, events, and client management — and who is looking to grow into a mid-level operator position over time.

Role Overview

The Wine Programs Manager will work directly with the Managing Director, with responsibility for managing projects, supporting client engagement, streamlining operations and driving day-to-day execution. This role blends strategic exposure with practical, hands-on work — ideal for someone who thrives in hospitality environments and wants accelerated career development.

Key Responsibilities

Wine Project & Client Support

  • Support wine program builds, tastings, vendor coordination, and event execution

  • Prepare client materials (presentations, wine lists, proposals)

  • Communicate with restaurant, hotel, and trade partners with professionalism and polish

Program Operations & Execution

  • Coordinate project timelines, client deliverables, and workflows to ensure smooth execution

  • Support operations workflows, reporting, budgeting, and internal systems

  • Contribute to the development of scalable organizational processes as the company grows

Marketing & Communications

  • Assist with social content, newsletters, website updates, and case studies including outreach for media bookings

  • Help organize events, tastings, and partnerships that build WineKey’s brand presence

Sales & Revenue Growth

  • Support outbound business development efforts through research, outreach preparation, and follow-up

  • Participate in introductory client conversations and assist in proposal development

Strategic Initiatives

  • Conduct research on industry trends and competitive landscape

  • Support the Founder with high-level projects, planning, and execution

  • Contribute ideas to improve operations, client experience, and scalability

 

Who You Are

  • 2–5 years of experience in hospitality, wine, F&B operations, luxury service, events or related roles

  • CMS Certified, WSET level 3 or equivalent

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • An excellent communicator — polished writing, confident client and speaking presence

  • Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

  • Above average proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Canva

  • Average proficiency with Microsoft Suite, G-suite, photo & video editing

  • Interest in wine, hospitality, and long-term professional growth

Hybrid Job Details

  • Throughout year approximately 60% remote & 40% on site with clients, typically in Boston Metro area

  • Client work in Q1 is approximately 80% on-site, 20% remote

  • Greater Boston area location required

  • Candidate is required to have a location at their home office to take professional client and related calls in a quiet, clean and professional atmosphere

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $63,000–$75,000 depending on experience

  • Hybrid schedule (Boston Area-based required), approximately 60% on-site client/events work, 40% remote, based on company needs

  • Access to industry tastings, events, and professional development including support for furthering wine studies

  • Clear growth trajectory as company expands

To Apply Email us with your cover letter and CV