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Customer Service Associate (Hybrid)

K&L Wine Merchants
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

ABOUT US

K&L Wine Merchants is widely recognized as one of the leading independent wine retailers in the United States. We offer a world-class selection of wine, spirits, and beer at four retail locations and through our website. We are a growth-minded company made up of a tight-knit team dedicated to providing excellent, knowledgeable service to our loyal customers. If you are seeking an exciting career and an 'all-access pass' to the business and culture of wine and spirits, K&L Wine Merchants is the perfect match!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Customer Service Wine Merchant (Hybrid) with high-level people skills, who is an enthusiastic conversationalist with equally strong listening skills. The ideal candidate will be effective at offering product advice and general assistance to our customers by phone, email, and chat. As Customer Service Wine Merchant (Hybrid) you will work remote 90% of your work week, and participate in an on-site staff tasting event at one of our retail facilities (Hollywood, Culver City, Redwood City, San Francisco). If you are a positive and solutions-oriented professional looking to develop and share your expertise in wine, spirits, and beer we want to hear from you!

BENEFITS

  • Medical / Dental / Vision insurance - K&L pays 100% of individual premium
  • 401k plan, with company contribution
  • 3 weeks of paid time off per year - time off accrual increases at 5 years of service
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Generous product discount
  • Weekly staff tasting and sales training; exposure to world-class products and producers

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide superior customer support and informed sales recommendations to our customers via phone and email (average of 40 - 60 calls per day primarily inbound, plus email correspondence)
  • Accurately process all types of transactions : general sales, pre-arrival orders, wine club enrollments, local delivery and shipping orders, customer profile updates, etc.
  • Monitor the company's customer service email inbox, web-based help desk application, and chat feature
  • Work to provide solutions to a variety of customer service incidents such as incorrect order fulfillment, failed shipment / delivery, payment issues, etc.
  • Develop expertise in domestic and international shipping protocols including regulations, scheduling, insurance, tax rates, weather warnings, and holds
  • Regularly contribute product reviews to the website; write newsletter pieces and blog entries as assigned
  • Attend staff education sessions and on / offsite events as requested
  • REQUIREMENTS

  • 1-3 year's experience in retail customer service or other customer facing role
  • Ability to work Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7 : 00pm (weekend day required)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to project a positive, helpful demeanor when interacting with customers
  • Proficient and expeditious with web browser and email applications
  • Full-time, non-exempt position; at least one weekend day required
  • Must enjoy a focused, desk-based work environment with heavy phone and email, particularly during October / November / December
  • Conversant in Office 365
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to attend weekly staff wine tasting event at one of our retail locations (Hollywood, Culver City, Redwood City, San Francisco)
  • Join us at K&L Wine Merchants and be a part of a unique journey in the world of wine and spirits, where your expertise and passion will help shape the future of our company and the experiences of our loyal customers.

    K&L Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by law

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