Liquor Consultant

Hudson Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Hudson Group is seeking a Liquor Consultant for their store at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8. The ideal candidate will enjoy engaging with customers, driving sales, and representing multiple wine and spirits brands.

This full-time position requires flexible availability to work a variety of shifts, along with excellent communication and customer service skills. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive sales in a customer-centered environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrable experience in dealing with demanding customers.
• Excellent verbal communication and relational skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving store goals in sales, productivity, and service.
• Monitor and react to product stock levels.
• Supervise operation of food, wine, and spirit tasting bar.
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Liaise with internal business partners for promotions.
• Maintain store image and cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Sales driving ability

Ability to handle stressful situations

Job description

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Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer:

Advertised Compensation: $25.00- $26.00 an hour

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay

Employee discounts across all company brands

Employee assistance program

• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

This Liquor Consultant Position Is for You, If You Enjoy:

• Working at our Store, selling our full assortment of wine & spirits
• Contributing to achieving store goals in sales, productivity and service by utilizing our selling skills, service training and standards
• Representing multiple brands to the customer and acting as a Brand Ambassador for the brand to ensure needs are consistently exceeded
• Working at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8

The team is counting on you as a Liquor Consultant to:

• Have open/flexible availability and be able to work a variety of shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Work a full-time schedule
• Monitors and reacts to product in-stock positions, ensuring appropriate stock levels at all times across multiple store locations;
• Supervises operation of food, wine, and spirit tasting bar, ensuring that customers are served promptly, courteously, and responsibly;
• Executes merchandising display guidelines and ensures that merchandise is neat and attractively displayed;
• Ensures customers are provided with proactive, friendly, and informed product information;
• Ensures POS material is current, relevant, and in good condition;
• Liaises directly with internal business partners to ensure maximum impact for product promotions;
• Carries out promotional initiatives and programs;
• Makes appropriate recommendations for change to maximize the effectiveness of the product line;
• Provides market and status reports as required by management;
• Performs other service functions as required;
• Practices safety consciousness at all times;
• Maintains store image by adhering to dress guidelines;
• Ensures work area and equipment are kept clean and organized;

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to drive sales in a customer-centered environment;
• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrable experience in dealing with demanding customers;
• Excellent verbal communication and relational skills;
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).