Sales Consultant

ABC Liquors, Inc.; Gate (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on wine and spirits

Paid vacation and PTO

Job summary

ABC Liquors, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Sales Consultant to help Guests discover wines and spirits while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service in our store. You will assist with recommendations, participate in training, and support store operations during busy periods.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain clean displays, operate the POS, and ensure compliance with age-verification rules. This role offers growth opportunities in a family-owned beverage retailer with a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience in wine or spirits retail or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making appropriate wine and spirit recommendations to Guests and assist Team Members to further increase their knowledge of wine and spirits.
• Ensure standards of service by greeting and providing excellent service to all Guests.
• Participate in all mandatory company-sponsored classes, including online training, attend offsite meetings as required, assist with resets, remodels, new store openings, and wine tastings at other stores.
• Train and mentor the Assistant Sales Consultant; lead product knowledge education for all Team Members.
• Make wine and spirit recommendations to Guests based on the style requested or the event to be held.
• Stay current on required training, company policies, and product knowledge to ensure compliance and provide an informed, high-quality Guest experience.
• Effectively market wine and spirits to Guests via several different marketing channels, including in-store product reviews and in-store displays and signage.
• Restock and replenish the sales floor with product from the stockrooms and ensure all posted price points are correct; support store operations as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the property, including picking up or sweeping debris inside and outside the storefront, collecting shopping carts from the parking lot, and cleaning restrooms as required.
• Operate a Point-of-Sale terminal to process all Guest transactions, including cash handling and applying coupons or discounts in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in truck deliveries by unloading, stocking, and organizing inventory.
• Maintain Responsible Vendor status throughout employment for alcohol & tobacco purchases while operating POS, wine taps or tasting tables by checking proper forms of identification for age verification.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Wine & spirits knowledge

Team leadership

Training

Cash handling

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Join Our Team!

A Sales Consultant must enable our Guests, and their team to have a safe, happy, and productive experience every day. Sales Consultants should increase store wine and spirits sales by providing a high level of personalized service, sharing wine and spirits knowledge with Guests and Team Members, and performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Assist in making appropriate wine and spirit recommendations to Guests and assist Team Members to further increase their knowledge of wine and spirits.
• Ensure standards of service are met by greeting and providing excellent service to all Guests.
• Participate in all mandatory company-sponsored classes, including online training, attend offsite meetings as required, assist with resets, remodels, new store openings, and wine tastings at other stores.
• Train and mentor the Assistant Sales Consultant; lead product knowledge education for all Team Members.
• Make wine and spirit recommendations to Guests based on the style requested or the event to be held.
• Stay current on required training, company policies, and product knowledge to ensure compliance and provide an informed, high-quality Guest experience.
• Effectively market wine and spirits to Guests via several different marketing channels, including in-store product reviews and in-store displays and signage.
• Restock and replenish the sales floor with product from the stockrooms and ensure all posted price points are correct; support store operations as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the property, including picking up or sweeping debris inside and outside the storefront, collecting shopping carts from the parking lot, and cleaning restrooms as required.
• Operate a Point-of-Sale terminal to process all Guest transactions, including cash handling and applying coupons or discounts in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in truck deliveries by unloading, stocking, and organizing inventory.
• Maintain Responsible Vendor status throughout employment for alcohol & tobacco purchases while operating POS, wine taps or tasting tables by checking proper forms of identification for age verification.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by store leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience, training, or knowledge in the wine or spirits industry, or involving the sale of fine wines or spirits.
• Any experience or exposure in a relevant retail or customer service environment is a plus.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.

General Requirements

Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance: All Team Members are expected to report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts. Reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure operational success and consistent service for our Guests.

Physical Requirements

(With or Without Accommodations) Continuously: Standing and moving about for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more). Frequently: Bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT) to move product and assist with merchandising. Frequently: Lifting and/or transporting up to 40 lbs. throughout the store and stockroom. Occasionally: Overhead lifting to place or retrieve items from high shelves. Occasionally: Use of ladders and step stools to access merchandise stored at varying heights. Frequently: Moving between sales floor, stockroom, and exterior areas of the store.

Vision Requirements

(With or Without Accommodations) Frequently: Visually inspect product labels, signage, and displays to ensure accuracy and presentation. Frequently: Detect and respond to visual cues such as Guest gestures, product placement, or safety hazards.

Work Environment

Occasionally: Working in high, precarious places (e.g., ladders, stockroom). Occasionally: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while maintaining the property or assisting Guests. Occasionally: Exposure to fumes or airborne particles when using cleaning solutions or supplies. Occasionally: Exposure to refrigerated temperatures (32–41ºF) when stocking or retrieving product in the cooler. Frequently: Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Frequency Key: Continuously – 67% to 100% of the workday. Frequently – 34% to 66% of the workday. Occasionally – 0% to 33% of the workday.

Our Mission

“We make everyday celebrations better while enriching the lives of team members and by contributing to organizations that benefit families in the communities we serve.”

Come join this family-owned, growth-oriented organization today!

PAID VACATION AND PTO TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ABC UNIVERSITY - GREAT WINE, SPIRITS, BEER, CIGAR TRAINING EXCELLENT WELLNESS-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL + FAMILY DENTAL AND VISION PLANS COMPANY-MATCH 401K PROGRAM EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS ON WINE AND SPIRITS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) PET INSURANCE

Equal employment opportunity

ABC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and we make all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law (“protected status”).

ABC is an alcohol-free, drug-free workplace. #AlwaysBeCelebrating

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is an essential business in Florida that has been family owned and operated since 1936. The mission of ABC is to make everyday celebrations better and to serve communities statewide through store service and charitable giving. ABC has almost 125 stores with more in development. Whether celebrating, or simply relaxing at home with loved ones, guests value ABC’s selection and exceptional in-store and online service. We believe in our dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team members who have made ABC one of the most respected alcohol beverage retailers in the country. We are a trusted brand to generations of guests that provides a safe, team-focused work environment. Join the celebration and get started on a career path with opportunities to grow in the exciting and entertaining alcohol industry.