Wine Buyer/Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Little's Wine & Spirits
Denver,
Colorado
Job Description:
Little's Fine Wine, Beer, & Spirits is looking for a Wine Buyer/Manager (40 hours/week) to lead our Wine Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wine with a substantial knowledge base and the desire to work in a great shop with a fun staff and a very knowledgeable customer base. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, working with Wine Reps for weekly orders, inventory management, scheduling and running in-store tastings, customer service and sales, running the register, restocking the shelves and cooler, receiving product and completing Purchase Orders.
As Little's is a boutique, family-owned shop, we are truly looking for a team-player that is trustworthy, friendly, and hardworking; we rely on everybody to help with whatever may need to be done. We have a very fun shop with weekly wine and beer tastings and we want to find a Wine Buyer to be in charge of the Wine Department, both inside the shop and out in the community driving business and awareness. Events experience is a plus as we want to increase our out-of-shop experiences in the future.
Please respond with a resume, references, and an explanation about what your vision would be of your ideal wine department.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of and passion for wine (craft beer and liquor a bonus)
- Retail experience (with cash handling and key holder responsibilities)
- Strong communication skills
- At least 21 years old
- Have reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 40 pounds with full range of motion
- TIPS certification is a plus (if not certified, we will work with new hire on certification)
