We're a neighborhood wine and spirits shop in South Slope, Brooklyn, looking for a reliable, personable, and knowledgeable sales associate to join our small team.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with customers, takes initiative, and is comfortable handling the daily responsibilities of a retail store, from making wine recommendations to receiving deliveries and keeping shelves stocked.
A solid knowledge of wine is required. The ideal candidate should be comfortable discussing grape varieties, wine regions, styles, and food pairings, and making recommendations based on customers' preferences and budgets.
Responsibilities:
-Provide friendly, attentive customer service and help customers discover wines and spirits that fit their tastes and budgets.
-Offer knowledgeable wine recommendations and assist customers with food pairings and product selections.
-Operate the POS system, process transactions, and check IDs in accordance with New York State alcohol regulations.
-Receive deliveries, lift and move cases, restock shelves, and maintain organized inventory.
-Keep the store clean, organized, stocked, and visually appealing.
-Open and close the store independently, including handling cash and following store procedures.
-Take initiative, identify tasks that need attention, and contribute to the smooth operation of the store.
Requirements:
-Must be 21 years of age or older.
-Strong working knowledge of wine is required, including major grape varieties, wine regions, and styles.
-Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience.
-Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 40 lbs, including cases of wine and spirits, with or without reasonable accommodation.
-Reliable, punctual, organized, and comfortable working independently.
-Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude.
-Availability for 3 to 4 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends.
-Willingness to continue learning about wine, spirits, and the products we carry.
Preferred but Not Required:
-Previous experience in a wine or liquor store.
-Knowledge of spirits, natural wines, and small producers.
-Experience with retail POS and inventory systems.
Who We're Looking For:
We're a small, community focused business where every team member plays an important role. We value people who are dependable, take initiative, take pride in their work, and enjoy building relationships with regular customers.
This is a hands on retail position that involves both customer interaction and physical work. We're looking for someone with strong wine knowledge who enjoys sharing that knowledge, is comfortable working independently, and is willing to contribute to all aspects of running the store.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a brief introduction about yourself, and your weekly availability.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.