Assistant Sales Consultant

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Inc.; Vero Beach, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

PTO

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401K matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is seeking an Assistant Sales Consultant to join our Florida stores and deliver a memorable Guest experience. You will assist with daily store operations, stock shelves, and provide exceptional service while learning about wine, spirits, beer, cigars, and other products to promote sales.

This role emphasizes initiative, reliability, and strong customer service. Candidates must be 21+, flexible for nights, weekends, and holidays, with no prior retail experience required;

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• No prior retail experience required; customer-facing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet Guests with prompt, friendly service throughout their visit.
• Learn and share knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cigars and other products to promote sales.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked shelves and support merchandising.
• Stay current on training, policies and product knowledge to ensure compliance.
• Operate a POS system, handle payments and apply discounts.
• Check identification to maintain Responsible Vendor status for alcohol/tobacco.
• Wrap and package purchases, offer carry-out and assist with gift baskets.
• Participate in truck deliveries by unloading and stocking inventory.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Product knowledge

POS operation

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join Our Team! Assistant Sales Consultants play a key role in delivering a memorable Guest experience. This position supports daily store operations by ensuring a clean and organized environment, assisting with stocking and merchandising, and providing exceptional service. Assistant Sales Consultants are expected to take initiative, demonstrate strong product knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Greet each Guest upon entry and provide prompt, friendly, and engaging service throughout their visit.
• Learn and share knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cigars, and other products to promote sales and support company goals.
• Support the store’s merchandising and operational standards by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked shelves.
• Stay current on required training, company policies, and product knowledge to ensure compliance and provide an informed, high-quality Guest experience.
• Operate a Point-of-Sale (POS) system accurately, including handling all forms of payment and applying applicable discounts.
• Maintain Responsible Vendor status throughout employment for alcohol & tobacco purchases while operating POS, wine taps, or tasting tables by checking proper forms of identification for age verification.
• Wrap and package purchases, offer carry‑out service, and assist with creating custom gift baskets.
• Participate in truck deliveries by unloading, stocking, and organizing inventory.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by store leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.
• No prior retail experience required, though previous customer‑facing experience is a plus.

General Requirements:

Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance: All Team Members are expected to report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts. Reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure operational success and consistent service for our Guests.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously: Standing and moving about for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Frequently: Bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT) to move product and assist with merchandising.
• Frequently: Lifting and/or transporting up to 40 lbs. throughout the store and stockroom.
• Occasionally: Overhead lifting to place or retrieve items from high shelves.
• Occasionally: Use of ladders and step stools to access merchandise stored at varying heights.
• Frequently: Moving between sales floor, stockroom, and exterior areas of the store.

Vision Requirements:

• Frequently: Visually inspect product labels, signage, and displays to ensure accuracy and presentation.
• Frequently: Detect and respond to visual cues such as Guest gestures, product placement, or safety hazards.

Work Environment:

• Occasionally: Working in or with elevated locations and tools (e.g., ladders, stockroom).
• Occasionally: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while maintaining the property or assisting Guests.
• Occasionally: Exposure to fumes or airborne particles when using cleaning solutions or supplies.
• Occasionally: Exposure to refrigerated temperatures (32–41ºF) when stocking or retrieving product in the cooler.
• Continuously: Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Frequency Key:

• Continuous – 67% to 100% of the workday.
• Frequently – 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Occasionally – 0% to 33% of the workday.

Our Mission is:

“We make everyday celebrations better while enriching the lives of team members and by contributing to organizations that benefit families in the communities we serve.”

PAID VACATION AND PTO

• PAID VACATION AND PTO
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ABC UNIVERSITY
• GREAT WINE, SPIRITS, BEER, CIGAR TRAINING
• EXCELLENT WELLNESS-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL + FAMILY
• DENTAL AND VISION PLANS
• COMPANY-MATCH 401K PROGRAM
• EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS ON WINE AND SPIRITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• PET INSURANCE

Equal employment opportunity ABC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and we make all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law (“protected status”). ABC is an alcohol‑free, drug‑free workplace.

#AlwaysBeCelebrating ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is an essential business in Florida that has been family owned and operated since 1936. The mission of ABC is to make everyday celebrations better and to serve communities statewide through store service and charitable giving. ABC has almost 125 stores with more in development. Whether celebrating, or simply relaxing at home with loved ones, guests value ABC’s selection and exceptional in‑store and online service. We believe in our dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team members who have made ABC one of the most respected alcohol beverage retailers in the country. We are a trusted brand to generations of guests that provides a safe, team‑focused work environment. Join the celebration and get started on a career path with opportunities to grow in the exciting and entertaining alcohol industry.