Wine Taster (Moncton and Fredericton) $22.50/hr

Arterra Wines Canada; Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Wine Taster to engage with customers and share the joy of wine. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting tastings, providing product information, and ensuring a memorable experience for customers. This position requires a blend of customer service skills and wine knowledge, making it perfect for those who enjoy sharing their passion for wine with others. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment while celebrating the moments that matter.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a customer-facing role required.
• Smart Serve Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Booking and conducting tastings at various locations.
• Providing product information and samples to customers.
• Setting up and cleaning tasting booths.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Wine Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

WSET or Wine Certification

Tools

Smart Serve 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.