Tasting Room Retail Merchandise Associate(Machine Operator)
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Oliver Winery
Bloomington,
Indiana
If you are excited about working in a challenging and rewarding work environment, consider a part-time Tasting Retail Merchandise position with Oliver Winery. We are looking for team-oriented individuals with customer service focus and an interest in wine. Because we are a manufacturer and retailer of wine, our work setting is unlike any other. You will be surrounded by hard working, success-oriented individuals, state of the art winemaking equipment, and a high quality product that brings joy to many people. We combine ongoing training and education to make you an expert on Oliver wines and the winemaking process. Our goal is to make and sell great wine and have a great time doing it!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Retail Merchandise Associate is responsible for general Tasting Room activities and assists with maintaining the food and retail assortment and presentation in the tasting room.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Retail Merchandise Functions:
- Work with manager on planning, organizing, and executing on retail initiatives.
- Execute weekly ordering of all merchandise and food.
- Maintain sufficient inventory levels.
- Make recommendations on new product assortment to satisfy customer requests and elevate the Oliver Winery brand.
- Perform accurate detailed receiving and pricing of all food and retail merchandise.
- Maintain stock room organization.
- Support set up of all merchandise displays.
- Maintain visual display and signage standards.
- Participate in quarterly full physical inventories of food and merchandise.
- Monitor and track sales and sell-through on a weekly basis.
- Input retail data within our POS system and update regularly.
- Maintain effective communication with vendors.
- Additional duties, as assigned by Management.
Standard Tasting Room Functions:
- Greeting customers promptly and courteously.
- Guiding customers to wines they enjoy.
- Setting up and cleaning up daily operations and special events.
- Stocking wine and retail merchandise in the tasting room.
- Accurately performing daily inventory and money handling procedures.
- Offer tours of the wine making facility.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in retail or customer service. Leadership and inventory experience a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Weekend and morning availability.
- Solid math skills.
- A strong interest in wine and winemaking.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for up to 8 hours a day.
- Because of the nature of this position, must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to participate in team-oriented problem solving.
- Able to be responsive and flexible at last minute requests.
- High attention to detail.
- Accept direction and constructive criticism from others.
- Interact well with customers and vendors, as well as fellow employees and winery managers.
- Exhibit interest and appreciation for wine.
- Take ownership of responsibilities.
- Willingness to communicate in a persuasive and constructive manner that leads to positive change.
In addition, all successful winery employees will be able to:
- Use your attitude and effort to contribute to a positive work environment.
- Be thoughtfully engaged and do your best work. Every day.
- Model the winery values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, Get Stuff Done.
Benefits:
- Employee discounts on wine and merchandise.
- Access to a comprehensive wellness program.
- Company sponsored social events.
Typical Schedule: 25-30 hours a week, various shifts between 8 am- 8pm Sunday-Saturday. Generally 2-3 shifts weekday shifts and 1-2 weekend shifts.
Pay: $10/hour
Oliver Winery is an Employee Owned Company
How To Apply
https://oliverwinery.hirecentric.com/jobs/109359.html