Wine Specialist

Acker Auction; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life, AD&D, LTD benefits

401(k) program

Vacation and holidays

Wine discounts

Job summary

Acker Merrall & Condit Co, established in 1820, seeks a warehouse/inventory specialist to manage wine stock, inspect products, and support receiving and unpacking in a temperature-controlled warehouse in Valley Cottage, NY. Training will cover wine authentication and duties across fine wine inventory.

Candidates should have 3+ years of warehouse experience, a WSET or equivalent wine education, and excellent communication; spirits knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse and inventory experience.
• WSET or wine education with aspirations to learn more.
• Spirits knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory wines based on region, vineyard, maker, and vintage.
• Inspect product for defects or damages.
• Receive additional training in authenticating wines.
• Perform in-house inspections of wine and spirits.
• Oversee and support receiving and unpacking of incoming product.
• Travel to offsite cellar location to perform similar duties.

Skills

Inventory management

Organization

Communication

Computer skills

Education

WSET or wine education

Job description

Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

Wine Knowledge

• Inventory wines based on their region, vineyard, maker, and vintage.
• Inspect product for defects or damages.
• Will receive additional training in the process of authenticating wines.
• Perform in-house inspections of wine and spirits.
• Oversee and support receiving and unpacking of incoming product.

Inventory Expertise

• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Box, palletize, and put away inventory.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received.
• Abide by all company safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space.
• Travel to offsite cellar location to preform similar duties as above.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the capacity to take on multiple projects.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Basic Math and Computer Skills.

Education and Experience:

• WSET or other wine education with aspirations to learn more.
• Have 3 or more years of warehouse and inventory experience.
• Spirits knowledge a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, stand, sit and reach.
• Stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Temperature controlled warehouse environment.

$65,000 to $80,000 based on Fine Wine Experience

About Acker

Established in 1820, Acker is the oldest wine shop in America and the world’s largest fine and rare wine auction house. Since third generation wine merchant John Kapon, Chairman of Acker, started the auction business in 1998, the house has gained worldwide recognition. Acker offers a vast array of services, including cellar consultations, a deep retail inventory of fine and rare wine for immediate sale, first class wine education amenities and fine and rare wine auctions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD benefits
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer contribution
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
• Wine discounts & More

Acker Merrall & Condit Co and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disability are provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.