Sales Associate - Wine Merchant (Yonge St & Bristol Rd)

Wine Rack; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Wine Merchants to join their team in a fun and flexible store environment. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional customer service while receiving comprehensive wine education training. As part of a vibrant team, you will engage with customers, perform point-of-sale transactions, and participate in community initiatives. Enjoy a culture that values corporate social responsibility, with perks including paid personal care days and incentives. If you are passionate about wine and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Personal Care Days

Cash and Prize Incentives

Wine Education Training

Fun Culture and Environment

Training & Development Programs

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and retail experience are essential.
• Smart Serve Certification and high school education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and engage with customers.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Team Collaboration

POS Transactions

Flexibility

Physical Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Smart Serve Certification

Job description

Location:

Wine Rack #004- 18075 Yonge Street, Newmarket, L3Y 8W3

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:

• 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.

About the company

With 164 neighbourhood stores Wine Rack is the place to discover and explore the best wines and refreshments in Ontario.