(WineFolly) - Interested in a future in the wine business? The wine industry is powered passionate individuals and there’s always room for talented people. Here’s an overview of the different wine jobs and salaries so you can find your unique fit.

There are a few different industry sectors within the wine business. Besides the primary jobs that are listed below, there are also numerous supporting roles within each of the following sectors:

1. Winery
2. Grower/Vineyard Management
3. Broker/Retailer
4. Distributor/Importer
5. Restaurant/Hospitality

Winery Jobs

Meagan Frank, winemaker at Dr. Konstantin Frank in New York. by Rachel Signer

Wineries vary in size from small, family-run businesses to large syndicates. Winery jobs focus on all aspects of the wine industry from production to marketing. If you work for a winery, your focus will be on a single brand (or group of brands).

Who is this job for? Winery jobs are ideal for people looking for longterm stable employment and community.

Jobs and Salaries

Winemaking Team: A job for the few people out there who enjoy both mental and physical activity. Winery jobs are full time and the hours can be somewhat insane during harvest season. It’s all worth it though, when everything goes right.

• Winemaking Director ~$150k
• Winemaker $90k–$125k
• Assistant Winemaker $55k–$80k
• Lab Manager $65k–$85k
• Enologist ~$55k
• Cellar Master $60k–$80k
• Cellar Worker $35k–$40k

Sales and Operations: There are a variety of different jobs besides making wine and the most important ones for growth are sales and marketing.

• Operations Director $60k–$110k
• VP of Sales ~$200k
• Sales Manager $50k–$115k
• PR Manager – $110k
• Tasting Room/Wine Club Manager $40k–$56k