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Constellation Brands

Produces and markets beer, wine, spirits

Vintage Cellar Hand

Full-TimeDeadline 3/7/27
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Blenheim, New Zealand
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required.
  • Candidates must be health and safety conscious.
  • Candidates must be comfortable with shift work.
  • Candidates must speak and understand English well enough to follow instructions for safety.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand, through a current work visa or citizenship/passport.
Responsibilities
  • Operate machinery and perform physical labor.
  • Work approximately 8–12 hour days, six days a week during the vintage period.
  • Work as part of a team to produce wine.

About the company

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Constellation Brands

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Constellation Brands produces and markets beer, wine, and spirits worldwide. It owns a portfolio of brands and sells them through a broad distribution network, including exclusive U.S. rights to Corona and Modelo. The company imports, markets, and sells its brands in markets such as the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy, across beer, wine, and spirits, with a focus on sustainability and responsible operations. Its goal is to build enduring brands that connect with people, anticipate trends, and deliver value to consumers, shareholders, and employees.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rochester, New York

Founded

1945

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 beer depletions rose 0.6%, driven by Pacifico, Victoria, and Modelo Chelada.
  • September 18 2026 secured a $300 million delayed-draw term loan for flexibility.
  • World Cup on-premise beer sales rose 5.5% nationally during early U.S. matches in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • October 2026 Colorado distributor lawsuits threaten brand access and negotiations during arbitration.
  • Beer depletions fell 0.3% in Q1 FY2027 despite sales growth, signaling demand fragility.
  • Wine and spirits remain structurally weak after June 2025 divestitures and March 2026 losses.

What makes Constellation Brands unique

  • Modelo Especial and Corona dominate U.S. imported beer, powering category share gains in FY2026.
  • Nicholas Fink’s April 2026 CEO appointment brings Jim Beam execution discipline to beverages.
  • Premiumization and divestitures left Constellation focused on higher-margin beer and elite wine brands.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
Constellation Brands shifts focus from consumer worries to marketing as Q2 revenue rises 6.1% to $2.63B

Constellation Brands has changed its message to investors. On its fiscal Q2 2027 call on October 7, 2026, management said higher marketing spending is working and that the company gained more dollar share in beverage alcohol than any rival that quarter. A year earlier, it stressed that 80% of surveyed consumers worried about the economy. Revenue rose 6.1% to $2.63 billion, after a 3.3% fall in fiscal Q1 2027. Beer made up 91.0% of fiscal 2026 revenue at $8.32 billion, down 2.6%. Pacifico is growing about 20%. Marketing is expected to reach about 10% of net sales in the second half of fiscal 2027. The company expects comparable earnings per share at the high end of its $11.20 to $11.90 range. Part of the quarter's gain came from distributor restocking. The stock trades at 11.6 times earnings, against 22.9 for the S&P 500.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 7th, 2026
Constellation Brands beats Q2 estimates despite softer beer demand, buys SpikedAde for $75M

Constellation Brands reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings of $3.74 per share on $2.63 billion in revenue, beating Wall Street expectations of $3.56 per share and $2.54 billion. Beer revenue rose 5% to $2.47 billion, though depletions fell 0.6%, with Modelo Especial down 2% and Corona Extra down 5%. Chief executive Nicholas Fink said consumers now treat beer as occasion-driven rather than default purchases. Hispanic consumers account for 40% of beer revenue but face labour market and household finance pressures. To diversify, Constellation acquired SpikedAde, a spirit-based ready-to-drink brand, for $75 million upfront plus up to $278 million contingent on performance. The company raised its full-year reported EPS outlook to $11.85–$12.55 from $11.50–$12.20.

CNBC
Oct 7th, 2026
Constellation Brands beats estimates with $2.63B revenue, acquires SpikedAde for up to $353M

Constellation Brands, maker of Modelo Especial and Corona, reported fiscal second-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.74 per share on $2.63 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street estimates. However, beer depletions declined slightly during the quarter, indicating softer consumer demand. CEO Nicholas Fink noted September depletions improved, with strength in club stores as shoppers seek deals. The company is tailoring products for specific occasions and younger drinkers, focusing on sports and music events. Constellation acquired SpikedAde, a spirit-based ready-to-drink brand, for $75 million upfront, with potential payments reaching $353 million. The deal provides entry into the fast-growing RTD segment, where premixed cocktail sales grew 16.4% in 2025 to $3.8 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 7th, 2026
Constellation Brands Q2 profit jumps 21% to $566M as beer, wine sales rise

Constellation Brands reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 net income of $565.8 million, or $3.32 per share, up from $466.0 million, or $2.65 per share, a year earlier. Net sales rose 6% to $2.63 billion, with beer revenue up 5% and wine and spirits revenue up 17%. On a comparable basis, the company earned $3.74 per share, beating the $3.55 analyst estimate. Revenue also exceeded the $2.54 billion consensus forecast. Beer segment shipment volumes rose 5.5%, whilst depletions slipped 0.6%. The wine and spirits segment swung to a $6.1 million operating profit from a $19.8 million operating loss a year earlier. Constellation acquired SpikedAde for $75 million, with up to $278 million in additional contingent payments over five years.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 7th, 2026
US futures dip ahead of FOMC minutes as SpaceX seeks $40B for Nvidia chips

US stock futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting. Dow futures fell 108 points, or 0.2%, whilst S&P 500 futures remained broadly unchanged and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.1%. The Fed minutes could provide additional insight into policymakers' views on inflation and the future path of interest rates. Market expectations for another rate increase have declined following weaker-than-expected employment data. SpaceX is reportedly seeking to raise approximately $40 billion to finance purchases of Nvidia chips, according to the Financial Times. The proposed financing would include $10 billion in bank loans and $30 billion of investment-grade debt. Constellation Brands shares fell in after-hours trading despite reporting second-quarter results above market expectations.