South Loop-Store Associate Wine

Binny's Beverage Depot; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Educational reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Résumé du poste

Binny's Beverage Depot in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Wine Department Associate to assist customers, develop sales, and maintain a well-presented wine floor. You will deepen product knowledge, help with stocking and merchandising, and work as part of a team to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced store.

Candidates should have a passion for wine, be able to lift 40–50 lbs, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior retail or hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of wine varietals, countries and regions.
• Able to taste wines in a professional manner as education permits.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong desire to provide superior customer service.
• Retail or wine industry experience preferred.
• Able to count cash and make change accurately.
• Able to operate scanners and computer keyboards.

Responsabilités

• Assists in developing sales and provides exemplary customer assistance.
• Develop knowledge of wine and store products.
• Work as a team to keep the wine department organized and merchandised; stock and stage product.
• May assist in other departments.

Connaissances

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Alcohol service training

Outils

POS system

Cash register

Inventory software

Description du poste

Description

We are the Midwest's largest retailer of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars. We offer competitive pricing along with friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist with selections. We are now adding to our growing wine staff. If you share our passion for fine wines and excellence in customer service, we want to speak with you. Applicants for this position must have a passion for wine along with superior customer service skills to drive sales. Candidates with entry level knowledge will be considered. We provide on the job training and educational opportunities to further a career in wine retail.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing sales and provides exemplary assistance to customers.
• Continues to develop knowledge of wine and other store products.
• Works as part of a team to keep the wine department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
• May be required to assist in other departments.

Qualifications

• Candidate will have good working knowledge of wine varietals, countries and regions.
• Candidate will be able to taste wines in a professional manner as allowed for educational purposes.
• Candidate will be over 21 years of age.
• Candidate will be able to lift 40-50 lbs.
• Candidate will be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Candidate will have a strong desire to provide superior customer service.
• Previous retail experience, experience in the wine and spirits industry or hospitality industry is preferred.
• Ability to count cash and make change accurately.
• Ability to operate business machines (scanners, computer keyboards, etc.).
• Ability to pass any applicable alcohol training class and maintain a current certification card.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to read small type.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down stairs.Ability to work in cold areas.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled.
• Consistent and regular attendance.

Compensation and Benefits

• The hourly pay range for this Full-Time wine position is $18.00-$22.00.
• Binny's offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, a 401(k) plan, educational reimbursement, PTO time, paid sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and an employee discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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