Wine Sales Associate (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Millesima USA LLC (http://www.millesima-usa.com)

  New York Upper East Side, New York

Millesima USA, a fine wine merchant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, right at the 72 street Q train stop, specializing in European wines, is seeking an experienced sales associate to join our growing business.  We are looking for a salesperson who can guide customers with varying levels of knowledge at our retail storefront.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide sound purchasing advice tailored to each customer’s preferences, with the aim of developing and maintaining a following. The ideal candidate will also be prepared to take on expanded responsibilities as opportunities present themselves.

 

 

Responsibilities

·       Guide customers with purchasing advice tailored to each customer’s preferences, with the aim of developing and maintaining a following.

·       Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.

·       Build productive trust relationships with customers.

·       Maintain selling floor presentations, and restocking them as needed.

·       Receive and display product shipments on store retail shelves.

·       Work with associates to achieve Store’s sales goal to receive incentive bonus.

·       Participate in store opening and store closing duties.

·       Participate in industry tastings and weekly tastings with wholesalers.

·       Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

·       Performs related duties as required.

 

 

Requirements

·       High-end sales experience, especially wine retail, preferred.

·       Wine knowledge is required.

·       Candidate must be organized and possess strong communication skills.

·       Candidate must demonstrate authentic customer service, planning, priority setting, and the ability to implement projects.

·       Must be comfortable with point of sale software, and Microsoft Office Suite, ie. Excel, Word.

·       Candidate must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.

·       Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts.

 

Position Details

Full time commitment. Must be available evenings, weekends, and some holidays.  Competitive salary commensurate with experience and bonus incentives.

 

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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