Retail Sales - Temporary - Part Time

Jjbuckley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Trade Discounts

Pay rate $30-$35/hour DOE

Job summary

San Francisco Wine Trading Company, a division of JJ Buckley Fine Wines, is seeking energetic individuals to join our retail and in‑house Wine Consultant team at our West Portal shop. This is a temporary, part-time role averaging 20 hours per week with a Thursday-Saturday schedule based on business needs.

Strong candidates will have a well‑rounded knowledge of fine wines, ability to build relationships with customers, and excellent tasting notes, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent wine industry experience (retail/wholesale/restaurant)
• 2+ years of retail experience
• Strong knowledge of fine wine markets (regions & current pricing)
• Ability to write tasting notes and discuss wine products in depth
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level service in-store and online to a demanding customer base
• Present wines and build relationships with customers
• Write tasting notes and discuss wine regions and varietals in depth
• Maintain store cleanliness and organize time efficiently
• Collaborate with team and contribute to ongoing education

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer relationship building

Tasting notes writing

Organization & multitasking

Communication skills

Education

WSET/CSW/CSM preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

San Francisco Wine Trading Company

San Francisco, CA Job Description:

San Francisco Wine Trading Company, a division of JJ Buckley Fine Wines, is looking for energetic, professional and highly motivated individuals to join our retail and in‑house, relationship‑based Wine Consultant team.

This is a temporary and part‑time position, averaging 20 hours per week, with a Thursday - Saturday schedule based on business needs from our shop in West Portal, San Francisco.

Strong candidates will have an understanding of the fine wine market (wines/regions/varietals/prices) and ability to provide a high level of detailed service instore and online to a demanding customer base. This includes a well‑rounded knowledge of fine wines, customer relationship building, technology and sales writing. The most successful person in this role will be very organized, able to multitask, self‑motivated and a strong verbal and written communicator. Great opportunity to learn and grow through extensive hands‑on education.

Strong candidates will

• Show proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in a way that caters to the commodity and clientele
• Have strong interpersonal/presentation skills and the ability to compellingly present wines and build relationships with customers
• Demonstrate advanced tasting skills and a well‑developed knowledge, curiosity and appreciation of ultra‑premium wines
• Be welcoming, hospitality‑minded and helpful when assisting customers and coworkers
• Help maintain store cleanliness
• Be organized, resourceful and dedicated to excellence on all aspects of work; capable of planning their own time efficiently and effectively.

Be prepared to wear hats not previously mentioned

Working alongside a team of seasoned professionals, the candidate must be well‑versed and come with a diverse background that includes:

• 3+ years of recent wine industry related experience (wine retail/wholesale, restaurant or other) is required.
• 2+ years of retail experience.
• Strong knowledge of fine wine market (especially Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa, Tuscany, Rhone), and some individual wine label familiarity – top wines per region and current market pricing.
• WSET, CSW, CSM preferred but not required Ability to write tasting notes, speak in depth to specific wine products/regions/varietals Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills Capable writer and ability to type 35-40 words per minute Team player Proficiency in MS Office and an ability to quickly learn new technology/software
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be Local to San Francisco

About San Francisco Wine Trading Company

Nestled in the hills above San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood, the San Francisco Wine Trading Company has been a Bay Area landmark since 1976. Like any good story about wine, ours is one of family, hard work, and constant evolution. www.sfwtc.com

About JJ Buckley

JJ Buckley is one of America's leading online retailers of fine wines, with a focus on imported wines – especially wines from France. We are dedicated to blending tradition and innovation through offering personalized wine services and recognized expertise to enthusiasts and collectors of the world’s finest wines. To learn more about JJ Buckley, visit www.jjbuckley.com

• Pay rate is $30 to $35 per hour DOE
• Accrued PTO
• Trade Discounts