Retail Sales - Temporary - Part Time

San Francisco Wine Trading Company

San Francisco Wine Trading Company, a division of JJ Buckley Fine Wines, is looking for energetic, professional and highly motivated individuals to join our retail and in-house, relationship-based Wine Consultant team.

This is a temporary and part-time position, averaging 20 hours per week, with a Thursday - Saturday schedule based on business needs from our shop in West Portal, San Francisco.

Strong candidates will have an understanding of the fine wine market (wines/regions/varietals/prices) and ability to provide a high level of detailed service instore and online to a demanding customer base. This includes a well-rounded knowledge of fine wines, customer relationship building, technology and sales writing. The most successful person in this role will be very organized, able to multitask, self-motivated and a strong verbal and written communicator. Great opportunity to learn and grow through extensive hands-on education.

Strong candidates will:

• Show proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in a way that caters to the commodity and clientele
• Have strong interpersonal/presentation skills and the ability to compellingly present wines and build relationships with customers
• Demonstrate advanced tasting skills and a well-developed knowledge, curiosity and appreciation of ultra-premium wines
• Be welcoming, hospitality-minded and helpful when assisting customers and coworkers
• Help maintain store cleanliness
• Be organized, resourceful and dedicated to excellence on all aspects of work; capable of planning their own time efficiently and effectively.

Be prepared to wear hats not previously mentioned