Wine Sales Associate — Training, PTO & Employee Discount

Binny's; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Educational reimbursement

PTO time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Binny's is the Midwest's largest retailer of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars, with a focus on friendly and knowledgeable customer service. We are expanding our wine staff and seek individuals who share a passion for wine and a high level of service.

Training and advancement opportunities are provided. The role involves assisting customers, deepening wine knowledge, stocking and merchandising the wine department, and potential work 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.

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.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Flexibility

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Binny's is the Midwest's largest retailer of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars, with a focus on friendly and knowledgeable customer service. We are expanding our wine staff and seek individuals who share a passion for wine and a high level of service.

Training and advancement opportunities are provided. The role involves assisting customers, deepening wine knowledge, stocking and merchandising the wine department, and potential work in other departments.