Assistant Buyer
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
New York,
New York
A boutique wine and spirits store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, we focus on smaller producers that are ecologically friendly and source wine from well-known regions as well as the more esoteric. We differentiate ourselves not only by our carefully chosen selection but also by our customer-focused staff. Ideal applicants are confident, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to get our customers the bottle of wine that they will love.
The position entails wine-buying for specific regions and submitting orders to the head buyer. In addition, assisting with day-to-day operations, floor sales, light stocking, store maintenance, and database entry are all shared responsibilities.
Please include in your response a few sentences describing either your favorite wine experience or your favorite wine region.
Qualifications & Strongly Desired Skills:
* Strong customer service and sales skills
* Building relationships with clients
* Basic knowledge of major wine growing regions
* Well organized with good time management skills
*Ability to work independently
*Problem solver
*Database entry
*Computer literate
* Ability to lift and carry a wine case
* Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and be able to work closing shifts
You can check us out on Instagram @eastsidecellars
Applications sent without answering the prompt will not be considered.
No Phone Calls, No Recruiters
Compensation is based on experience. Sales incentives, commission and profit sharing are all part of the added compensation schedule at the store.