Wine Sales Associate

Wine Industry Expo; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Wine Industry Expo is seeking a passionate wine sales professional to join our Fort Lauderdale team. You will recommend wine pairings, supervise the serving of our wine selection, and develop relationships with distributors.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of wine, winemaking, and local vineyards, along with strong communication and customer service skills to drive sales at events and nights/weekends. Occasional travel to exhibitions and partner venues may be required.

Qualifications

• WSET certification or hospitality degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of wine, winemaking, and local vineyards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends with travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Recommend wine pairings to customers
• Describe various wines and their features to patrons
• Plan and assist in wine tastings and events
• Manage wine cellar and ensure bottles are properly stored
• Educate staff on available wines
• Build relationships with vendors and negotiate the best prices
• Adhere to health and safety regulations

Skills

Extensive wine knowledge

Excellent communication

Customer service

Evening/weekend availability

Education

WSET certification or hospitality degree

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a wine sales professional to join our team! You will make wine recommendations to our guests, supervise the serving of our wine selection, and develop relationships with distributors. The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of the wine industry and has the ability to drive sales by upselling our inventory.

Responsibilities

• Recommend wine pairings to customers
• Describe various wines and their features to patrons
• Plan and assist in wine tastings and events
• Manage wine cellar and ensure bottles are properly stored
• Educate staff on available wines
• Build relationships with vendors and negotiate the best prices
• Adhere to health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• WSET certification (or similar) or degree in hospitality is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of wine, winemaking, and local vineyards
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends with occasional travel amongst companies and events