Talent Acquisition Manager

CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager. This is a hybrid position based in Stamford, CT reporting to the CHRO and will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

This role partners directly with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Human Resources to attract and hire top talent that fuels continued growth. As the dedicated recruiting lead, you will have broad visibility, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to continuously strengthen how we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent.

About the Opportunity:

Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership

• Own and manage a dynamic portfolio of open requisitions, typically ranging from 10 to 20 searches at a time, spanning all functions with a strong emphasis on sales and commercial roles, including field-based positions.
• Lead the recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer acceptance.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and guide hiring teams toward thoughtful, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes to ensure efficiency and a strong candidate experience.
• Extend and negotiate offers in partnership with Human Resources and hiring leaders.
• Address recruitment challenges with creativity and persistence, identifying effective approaches to attract top talent.

Sourcing and Pipeline Development

• Proactively source and engage candidates through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, job boards, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Develop and nurture a bench of passive candidates in key talent segments to reduce time to fill.
• Represent Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits at recruiting events and relevant industry functions as appropriate.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders across the organization.
• Lead intake meetings and provide ongoing updates, insights, and transparent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on talent availability, market conditions, and compensation trends.
• Partner with Human Resources on headcount planning, organizational changes, and workforce needs.
• Influence hiring decisions through data, strong business acumen, and thoughtful evaluation.

Candidate Experience and Employer Brand

• Ensure every candidate, regardless of outcome, has a professional, respectful, and positive experience.
• Champion and communicate the culture and values of Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits throughout the recruitment process.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve our employer brand in the market.

Process Excellence and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System. Track and report on key recruiting metrics, including time to fill, source of hire, and pipeline health.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to recruiting processes and tools.
• Measure quality of hire and recruiting effectiveness to drive long-term impact.

Who Are You?

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a corporate or agency role.
• Experience within consumer products, food and beverage, or similarly fast-paced environments is ideal.
• Experience recruiting for sales roles, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions independently across varied functions.
• Strong relationship builder who influences effectively across levels and functions.
• The ability to understand role context and speak credibly with hiring leaders about team needs and priorities.
• A creative thinker and someone who can bring continuous development of recruiting strategies
• Analytical and metrics oriented.
• Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering results.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
• 401(k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We Value Diversity

At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; California:  Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling; France: Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini, Villa Pozzi; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Masterson's Rye, Luksusowa Vodka, Gray Whale Gin and Cantera Negra Tequila.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com