Wine Taster (Halifax, Truro, Dartmouth) $22.50/hr

Arterra Wines Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the wine sector seeks a passionate Wine Taster to engage with customers and provide exceptional product experiences. This role involves conducting tastings, sharing product knowledge, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere at events. Ideal candidates will have a strong customer service background, a love for wine, and the ability to work flexible hours. Join a team dedicated to enhancing moments of enjoyment through quality wine and customer interaction, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a customer-facing role with strong communication skills.
• Smart Serve Certification required for handling alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Book and conduct wine tastings at various locations.
• Provide product information and assist customers with selections.
• Set up and manage tasting booths, ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Sales Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

WSET or Wine Certification

Job description

Job Description:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are currently recruiting for a Wine Taster who would be responsible for providing samples and product information of Arterra Wines Canada products at a store, licensee, or special event and reporting results from each tasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Booking tastings directly with stores based on direction from AWC Sales Representatives; sending results from tastings to AWC Sales Representatives; keeping up to date on AWC portfolio & product info

• Greeting customers promptly and courteously; providing samples & product information on featured products; guiding customers to other wines they might enjoy from the AWC portfolio

• Set-up and tear down of tasting booth; cleaning up workspace upon tasting completion; getting sales results of featured products from tastings

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Servicing AWC products while at stores for tastings (i.e. applying value ads, topping up displays, etc.)

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age or older

• High School or equivalent education is required

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar facing role

• Smart Serve Certification is required

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job to include lifting up to 30lbs, and standing for 4 consecutive hours at a time

• WSET or Wine Certification preferred

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.