Wine Associate Full Time

Do you love wine We do! Garys 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 Garys 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 tasting station neat and clean.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of 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.

We offer medical dental and vision benefits a retirement plan with company contributions and a generous employee discount. Retail hours include working on some weekends.

Required Experience:

IC