Gurnee-Full-Time Store Associate Wine

Binny's Beverage Depot; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FSA plan

401(k) plan

Educational reimbursement

PTO time

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Binny's Beverage Depot is seeking a wine-focused team member to assist customers, expand wine knowledge, and keep the wine department well merchandised. You will join a team passionate about wine and customer service in a busy retail environment.

The role emphasizes wine expertise, excellent service, and teamwork with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Training and career development opportunities are provided while contributing to a leading Midwest wine retailer.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Strong wine knowledge of varietals, countries and regions.
• Ability to taste wine professionally for educational purposes.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Experience in retail, wine/spirits or hospitality preferred.
• On-the-job training and education opportunities provided.
• Cash handling and making change accurately.
• Operate business machines (scanners, keyboards, etc.).
• Able to pass alcohol training and obtain current certification.
• Effective communication with customers and managers.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
• Legible handwriting and ability to read small type.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Able to repeatedly go up/down stairs in a store setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing sales and provide customer assistance.
• Continue to develop knowledge of wine and store products.
• Work as part of a team to keep wine department organized and merchandised; move, stock, stage product.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Scanner

POS system

Job description

We are the Midwest's largest retailer of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars. We offer competitive prices and friendly, knowledgeable team members to assist with selections. We are looking to add to our growing wine staff. If you share our passion for fine wines and excellence in customer service, we want to speak with you.

Applicants for this position must have a passion for wine along with superior customer service skills to drive sales. We provide on the job training and educational opportunities to further a career in wine

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
• Continues to develop knowledge of wine and other store products.
• Works as part of a team to keep the wine department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
• May be required to assist in other departments.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 21 years of age
• Candidate will have good working knowledge of wine varietals, countries and regions
• Candidate will be able to taste wines in a professional manner as allowed for educational purposes
• Candidate will be able to lift 40-50lbs
• Candidate will be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Candidate will have a strong desire to provide superior customer service
• Previous retail experience, experience in the wine and spirits industry or hospitality industry is preferred.
• Candidates with entry level knowledge will be considered. We provide on the job training and educational opportunities to further a career in wine retail.
• Ability to count cash and make change accurately.
• Ability to operate business machines (scanners, computer keyboards, etc.).
• Ability to pass any applicable alcohol training class and maintain a current certification card.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and managers.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to read small type.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to work in cold areas.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled.
• Consistent and regular attendance

Pay Range and Benefits

*The pay range for this full-time wine position is $17.50-22.00

*Binny's offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, a 401(k) plan, educational reimbursement, PTO time, paid sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and an employee discount.

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