Sales Associate- JAK's Dunbar

JAK's Beer Wine & Spirits; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail liquor store in Metro Vancouver seeks a Service Champion to assist customers, provide product knowledge, and uphold store presentation. Ideal candidates possess excellent customer service skills, retail experience, and a passion for beverages. Competitive wages, tips, and numerous training opportunities are offered. Join a fun, inclusive environment today!

Benefits

Competitive wages, plus tips

Paid Professional Development

Monthly tasting allowance

Generous staff discount

Onboarding and training program

Product Knowledge seminars

Medical Benefits

Quarterly incentives

Qualifications

• Polished customer service skills and interest in products.
• Enjoys helping others and building relationships.
• Retail or customer service experience required.
• Desire to learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and food pairing suggestions.
• Receive orders, unload pallets, and stock the sales floor.
• Educate guests about products.
• Maintain store presentation.
• Process orders and ensure excellent guest experience.
• Complete warehouse duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interest in wine or craft beer

Retail experience

Ability to lift 50lbs

Evening and weekend availability

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Service Champion to live our purpose of: Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits at our new Dunbar location!

About JAKs

With 10 liquor store locations, JAK's is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, spirits industry. We are a family-owned business that knows our success comes from the people who make us, us and we are committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, learning and FUN!

JAK's will support you to be the most successful you can be; both personally and professionally.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive wages, plus tips
• Paid Professional Development (WSET, Prud Homme, Whiskey / Gin Ambassador & Leadership courses)
• Monthly tasting allowance
• A generous staff discount
• Onboarding and training program
• Product Knowledge seminars with tasting kits
• Medical Benefits
• Quarterly incentives

The Ideal Candidate

• You have polished customer service skills and an interest in our products, specifically wine or craft beer, but also cider and spirits
• You enjoy helping others and building relationships with our guests
• You have retail or customer service experience
• You have a desire to continually learn new things
• You can lift 50lbs safely
• You have evening and weekend availability

Some of what you will do in this job is

• Assist customers with product selection, providing food pairing suggestions where appropriate
• Receive orders, unload pallets and stock the sales floor
• Educate guests about the product and whats behind each bottle
• Maintain overall presentation of the store
• Process orders at the till, ensuring that each guest has an excellent in-store experience
• Complete warehouse duties (stocking shelves, stacking pallets, reorganizing the warehouse area, etc.)

It is our goal to build teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it! We can't wait to welcome you to JAK's!