Do you love wine? We do! Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, owned and operated locally, is one of the largest brick and mortar and internet wine retailers in the tri-state area. At our stores, we offer one of the most extensive, competitively priced fine wine and cheese selections. We are well-known for our excellent, personable customer service and our knowledgeable wine staff.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have extensive wine knowledge and a continued passion for learning, plus a professional “can-do” attitude and energy.
The wine associate is expected to serve as an expert who will provide outstanding service to assist guests in finding wines to meet their needs. This requires a thorough knowledge of our priority items, wine pairing, wine regions, and wine prices. As needed, the wine associate will attend/conduct tastings, place special orders, be responsible for creating/building displays and other duties, as listed below. Having a wine certificate is a plus.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Sell wine, especially priority items, using a high level of knowledge
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Greet and engage our guests in a warm, welcoming manner and assist them with purchases, selection or general inquiries; make guests aware of store events and special tastings
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Know products being promoted online and in our media advertising
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Promote signups for Gary’s Cards and Wine of the Month
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Accurately estimate party orders
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Attend tastings, read periodicals, show a dedication to increasing wine knowledge, including trends in the wine industry
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Have knowledge of food and wine pairings
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Help select items for gift baskets when needed, and cross-promote giftware and gourmet items.
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Build, update and restock displays; ensure that shelves are fully stocked and organized at all times, shelves are clean and dust free, and wine deliveries are quickly put away
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Print and display POS signage and shelf tags
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Monitor vintage changes – make sure appropriate steps are taken when new vintages arrive
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Perform inventory counts as requested
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Conduct consumer tastings at the tasting counter, following sampling protocol and keeping tasting station neat and clean.
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Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management
Requirements
Job Requirements:
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Minimum 3-5 years of wine sales
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Have an established local client base portfolio
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Must be energetic, organized, and self-motivated
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Attention to detail with exceptional follow-up skills
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Continue to establish local relationships through community events and activities
Retail hours include working on weekends, some nights, and holidays so applicants should have a flexible schedule. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, a retirement plan with company contributions, and a generous employee discount. Retail hours include working on some weekends.