PT Sales Associate: Wine Enthusiast

Leap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission eligible

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

401(k)

Accrued PTO

Employee discount and wardrobe allotme

Job summary

Leap is seeking a personable Sales Associate for our SoHo boutique to deliver an exceptional, personalized shopping experience. You will engage customers, understand their needs, and guide them toward premium products without focusing on wine sales.

You may also support other Leap brands and store openings as needed. The role offers hourly pay of $19–$22 with commission eligibility and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and building authentic connections.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and confidently share brand stories.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support store priorities and collaborate with others.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned store responsibilities, including opening/closing procedures and keyholder duties.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor to support an exceptional guest experience.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Ability to actively work on the sales floor, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful customer connections through authentic engagement, active listening, and personalized recommendations.
• Provide an elevated shopping experience by understanding customer needs and delivering thoughtful product solutions.
• Represent the brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a passion for creating memorable experiences.
• Support store sales goals through proactive customer engagement and strong selling behaviors.
• Develop product knowledge to educate customers, share brand stories, and build purchase confidence.
• Assist customers throughout their shopping journey, from initial engagement through checkout.
• Maintain a customer-ready environment by supporting visual merchandising, replenishment, cleanliness, and overall store presentation.
• Assist with inventory tasks, shipment processing, and daily operational priorities.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, keyholder responsibilities, and assigned operational tasks as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and brand standards to ensure a consistent store experience.
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to achieve store goals, support daily operations, and create a positive team environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to support changing business needs, including peak selling periods, events, and special initiatives.
• Bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the success of the team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

For more than 40 years, Wine Enthusiasm has helped people create exceptional wine experiences at home. While our heritage is rooted in wine culture, our retail boutiques arenot wine stores. Instead, we specialize in premium wine refrigerators, custom wine storage, furniture, glassware, entertaining essentials, and thoughtfully curated accessories for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Our boutiques are destination retail environments where customers receive expert guidance in selecting products that enhance their homes, lifestyles, and entertaining spaces. In addition to personalized consultations, we host private events and community experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, design, and hospitality.

About the Brand:

For more than 40 years, Wine Enthusiasm has helped people create exceptional wine experiences at home. While our heritage is rooted in wine culture, our retail boutiques arenot wine stores. Instead, we specialize in premium wine refrigerators, custom wine storage, furniture, glassware, entertaining essentials, and thoughtfully curated accessories for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Our boutiques are destination retail environments where customers receive expert guidance in selecting products that enhance their homes, lifestyles, and entertaining spaces. In addition to personalized consultations, we host private events and community experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, design, and hospitality.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and customer-focused Sales Associate to represent our boutique in SoHo. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating meaningful connections, delivering exceptional service, and helping customers discover premium products through a personalized shopping experience.

This is not a wine sales position. Our boutique specializes in premium wine refrigerators, wine storage solutions, furniture, glassware, and lifestyle accessories. You will help customers find products that enhance their homes, collections, and entertaining spaces through thoughtful, consultative selling.

As a brand ambassador, you will bring the customer experience to life through authentic engagement, product knowledge, and personalized recommendations. You will support daily sales initiatives, maintain store standards, and collaborate with teammates to create a welcoming, service-driven environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail setting, balances multiple priorities with attention to detail, and brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Depending on business needs, this role may include opening and closing responsibilities, keyholder duties, and supporting daily store operations.

As part of the Leap platform, you may also have opportunities to support other brands within our portfolio through new store openings, activations, and market coverage needs.

Hourly Pay Range: $19 - $22/hr. This role is commission eligible.
Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications.

What You’ll Do Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience

• Create meaningful customer connections through authentic engagement, active listening, and personalized recommendations.
• Provide an elevated shopping experience by understanding customer needs and delivering thoughtful product solutions.
• Represent the brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a passion for creating memorable experiences.

Drive Sales Through Engagement

• Support store sales goals through proactive customer engagement and strong selling behaviors.
• Develop product knowledge to educate customers, share brand stories, and build purchase confidence.
• Assist customers throughout their shopping journey, from initial engagement through checkout.

Support Store Operations

• Maintain a customer-ready environment by supporting visual merchandising, replenishment, cleanliness, and overall store presentation.
• Assist with inventory tasks, shipment processing, and daily operational priorities.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, keyholder responsibilities, and assigned operational tasks as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and brand standards to ensure a consistent store experience.

Contribute to the Team

• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to achieve store goals, support daily operations, and create a positive team environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to support changing business needs, including peak selling periods, events, and special initiatives.
• Bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the success of the team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Customer Experience: Creates meaningful customer interactions through exceptional service, product knowledge, and a welcoming store experience.

Sales Performance: Supports store goals through proactive engagement, effective selling behaviors, and strong product knowledge.

Brand Representation: Represents the brand through professionalism, enthusiasm, and alignment with brand values.

Operational Excellence: Maintains store standards through accurate execution of daily tasks, organization, and attention to detail.

Position Requirements

• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and building authentic connections.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and confidently share brand stories.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support store priorities and collaborate with others.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned store responsibilities, including opening/closing procedures and keyholder duties as needed.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor to support an exceptional guest experience.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Ability to actively work on the sales floor, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

About Leap

The Leap platform powers insight-driven retail stores for modern brands, delivering superior performance with minimized risk. We manage 100+ stores across the country and proudly partner with trailblazing brands such as Billy Reid, Frankies Bikinis, Grown Brilliance, Malbon Golf, MZ Wallace, Paper Planes, Ring Concierge, SET, and many others.

Leap Perks

• Commission eligible
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (must average 32+ hours per week)
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO:
  • Part-time hourly employees accrue PTO in accordance with local laws.
• Employee discount and wardrobe allotment for participating Leap brands

Leap celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. We believe our differences strengthen our organization and better support the brands, customers, and communities we serve. We value individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.