Do you love wine? We do! Gary's Wine & Marketplace, owned and operated locally, is one of the largest brick-and-mortar and internet wine retailers in the tri-state area. At our stores, we offer one of the most extensive, competitively priced fine wine and cheese selections. We are well-known for our excellent, personable customer service and our knowledgeable wine staff.The ideal candidate will have extensive wine knowledge and a continued passion for learning, plus a professional can-do attitude and energy.The wine associate is expected to serve as an expert who will provide outstanding service to assist guests in finding wines to meet their needs. This requires a thorough knowledge of our priority items, wine pairing, wine regions, and wine prices. As needed, the wine associate will attend/conduct tastings, place special orders, be responsible for creating/building displays, and other duties, as listed below. Having a wine certificate is a plus.Specific Responsibilities:
- Sell wine, especially priority items, using a high level of knowledge
- Greet and engage our guests in a warm, welcoming manner and assist them with purchases, selection, or general inquiries; make guests aware of store events and special tastings
- Know products being promoted online and in our media advertising
- Promote signups for Gary's Cards and Wine of the Month
- Accurately estimate party orders
- Attend tastings, read periodicals, show a dedication to increasing wine knowledge, including trends in the wine industry
- Have knowledge of food and wine pairings
- Help select items for gift baskets when needed, and cross-promote giftware and gourmet items.
- Build, update, and restock displays; ensure that shelves are fully stocked and organized at all times, shelves are clean and dust-free, and wine deliveries are quickly put away
- Print and display POS signage and shelf tags
- Monitor vintage changes - make sure appropriate steps are taken when new vintages arrive
- Perform inventory counts as requested
- Conduct consumer tastings at the tasting counter, following sampling protocol and keeping the tasting station neat and clean.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management
RequirementsJob Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years wine sales
- Have an established local client base portfolio
- Must be energetic, organized and self-motivated
- Attention to detail with exceptional follow up skills
- Continue to establish local relationships through community events and activities
Retail hours include working on weekends, some nights and holidays so applicants should have a flexible schedule. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.BenefitsWe offer a friendly working environment, a competitive starting salary, flexible hours, and a generous employee discount.