Sales Associate - Wine Merchant (Princess St & Sir John A McDonald Blvd)

Wine Rack; Kingston; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Care Days

Cash and Prize Incentives

Fun Culture and Environment

Wine Education Training / Tastings

Corporate Social Responsibility

Job summary

Wine Rack is hiring a Wine Merchant in Kingston to deliver outstanding customer service, help with wine education, and operate POS transactions in a dynamic store setting. The role supports receiving shipments, restocking, and merchandising while engaging with customers and participating in neighborhood events.

The ideal candidate is 19+ with Smart Serve certification, capable of lifting up to 21 kilograms, and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a friendly, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience.
• Retail experience is an asset.
• Enjoy working in a fun, team environment.
• Engage with customers enthusiastically.
• Meet and exceed shift targets.
• Participate in community-driven initiatives and festivals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Smart Serve certification is required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (lift up to 21 kg, stand, reach, bend, climb ladders).

Responsibilities

• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.
• Receive shipments and replenish shelves.
• Meet and exceed shift targets.
• Participate in community festivals and events.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Team environment

Customer engagement

Shift targets

Community events

Flexible hours

Smart Serve

Physical ability

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Merchandising

Job description

Location:

Wine Rack #358- 1100 Princess Street, Kingston, K7L 5G8

Job Description:

JOIN US & INSPIRE WITH EVERY GLASS!

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

Compensation : $17.85/hr

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.