What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Retail Associate - in San Rafael position at Blackwell's Wines & Spirits?
Seeking a HIGH ENERGY and DETAIL-ORIENTED person to join our team in SAN RAFAEL.
Do you like WINE? Do you enjoy SPIRITS? Do you geek out over finding the perfect wine to pair with a new recipe? - This may be the job for you!
Do you enjoy PROBLEM-SOLVING? Are you SELF-MOTIVATED and ORGANIZED? -This may be the job for you!
Do you enjoy working closely with a small TEAM? Are you looking for a workplace where you hold yourself to the highest professional standards, but can also LAUGH and have FUN with your team? - This may be the job for you!
THE DETAILS:
The Retail Sales Associate will join our team in San Rafael, with flexility and transportation to work in our San Francisco location on occasion as needed. Working as part of the tight knit San Rafael team, you will also coordinate remotely with our San Francisco team. Monthly all-location team meetings, periodic get togethers during the year, and various competitions throughout the year add extra fun to the job!
Responsibilities:
- Assist customers visiting our store location
- Assist with online and phone order fulfillment: assemble orders/pack boxes/customer follow up via phone & email
- Stock and manage inventory on retail floor and storage area
- Accurately accept product deliveries from vendors
- Maintain presentation of the store
- Assist with merchandising displays
- Assist with vendor tastings and product selections: opportunity to try a myriad of wines & spirits
Qualifications:
- Professional customer service demeanor: polished people and communication skills.
- Attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
- Ability to multitask and stay on point when jumping between job functions.
- Basic knowledge of the wine/spirits/beer industry - and enthusiasm to geek out and learn more
- Ability to lift 40-50lbs, and stay on feet for 7-8 hours per day.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Strong work ethic and motivation.
- Must be at least 21 years old
This position provides the opportunity to grow more involved in various aspects of the business: marketing, online sales, product research, etc.
We offer competitive wages, employee discount, medical insurance, 401k plan (with employer contribution) and a fun work environment. We take our job seriously, but not ourselves. Not to mention, the opportunity to learn (and sample) an array of amazing wines, spirits, and beers from around the globe.
Blackwell’s Wines & Spirits is a specialty retailer with more than 20 years in San Francisco and Marin County! We are a small business, built on a big-business framework.
Our business philosophy: impeccable customer service and amazing product selection. The successful candidate will have polished customer services skills and basic office computer aptitude, as well as a genuine passion for the wine & spirits industry. And did we mention this is a Monday - Friday (with occasional Saturdays) position.
Interested candidates please email your resume and cover letter.
Immediately hiring, will train the right person, but following experience would be considered a plus - wine sales - spirits sales - online order fulfillment - retail sales - customer service - material handler - office administrative skills - cashier - shelf stocker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23