Part-Time Wine Sales Associate

Wine Industry Expo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Liberty Vineyards & Winery in Sheridan, NY, is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate for our tasting room. You will greet guests, conduct tastings, serve wines and snacks, and discuss wine with guests. Weekend work is required, with occasional weekday availability.

Responsibilities include promoting wine club memberships, restocking, assisting with events, and handling POS. Must be 21+, able to lift 40 lbs, and maintain professional appearance and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must have a cheerful and friendly demeanor.
• Previous sales, wine and hospitality service experience a plus.
• Must project a professional appearance.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with guests to the winery and conduct wine tastings.
• Prepare and serve guests Liberty wines and wine flights and snacks and engage in discussions about wine.
• Encourage guests to purchase Liberty Vineyards wines to take home.
• Help with winery events.
• Promote Wine Club memberships.
• Weekends required. Occasional weekdays may be available.
• Check guest IDs and ensure responsible hospitality and compliance with NYS liquor laws.
• Restock wine and retail items, as necessary.
• Help customers get purchases to their vehicle, as necessary.
• Clean premises, as needed.
• Run POS and cash out customers.
• Occasional miscellaneous tasks.
• Evening hours occasionally.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Positive attitude

Professional appearance

Sales experience

Lift 40 lbs

Stand for long periods

Age 21+

Wine industry knowledge

Job description

Liberty Vineyards & Winery, a family-owned and operated vineyard and winery, is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to join our great team as a Part-Time Sales Associate in our tasting room.

Summary of position tasks:

• Greet and interact with guests to the winery and conduct wine tastings
• Prepare and serve guests Liberty wines and wine flights and snacks and engage in discussions about wine
• Encourage guests to purchase Liberty Vineyards wines to take home
• Help with winery events
• Promote Wine Club memberships
• Weekends required. Occasional weekdays may be available.
• Check guest IDs and ensure responsible hospitality and compliance with NYS liquor laws
• Restock wine and retail items, as necessary
• Help customers get purchases to their vehicle, as necessary
• Clean premises, as needed
• Run POS and cash out customers
• Occasional miscellaneous tasks
• Evening hours occasionally

Requirements:

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must have a cheerful and friendly demeanor
• Previous sales, wine and hospitality service experience a plus
• Must project a professional appearance and attitude
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Rewards:

• Be part of a great team
• Enjoy a fun working environment
• Learn about wine
• Discount on wine
• Competitive salary

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary commensurate with experience. Liberty Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• customer service: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sheridan, NY 14135 (Required)

Work Location: In person