Sales Associate - Wine Merchant (Kanata)

Wine Rack; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wine retailer in Ottawa is looking for a Wine Merchant to provide exceptional customer service while engaging with customers in a fun and flexible work environment. Training in wine education and participation in community initiatives are part of this role. Candidates should have retail experience, be able to lift heavy items and work flexible hours. Smart Serve Certification and a high school diploma are required. Join us to discover the joys of wine and become part of a committed team!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Personal Care Days

Cash and Prize Incentives

Fun Culture and Environment

Wine Education Training / Tastings

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 21 kilograms.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.
• Meet and exceed shift targets.

Skills

Customer experience

Retail experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School or equivalent education

Smart Serve Certification

Job description

Location: Wine Rack #359- 760 Eagleson Road, Kanata, K2M 0A7

WHY JOIN WINE RACK?

To inspire every generation to savour the simple joys of life. As a Wine Merchant you will provide exceptional customer service, while we provide you with a strong wine education training program and the opportunity to learn and taste Arterra’s award winning wines. All while working in a fun, flexible store environment.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience
• Retail experience an asset
• Enjoy working in a fun, team environment
• Enthusiastically engage and interact with customers
• Perform POS (point of sales transactions) and merchandising tasks, such as receiving shipments and replenishment
• Meet and exceed shift targets
• Participate in community-driven initiatives and festivals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 19 years of age or older. High School or equivalent education is required.
• Smart Serve Certification is required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job include lifting up to 21 kilograms, standing, reaching, bending and climbing ladders.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Personal Care Days
• Cash and Prize Incentives
• Fun Culture and Environment
• Wine Education Training /Tastings
• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
• Training & Development Programs

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.