We are looking for exceptional individuals to be part of a strong sales and hospitality team providing excellent customer service and brand communication for our customers. Sales Associates report to our Tasting Room Manager and are compensated at an hourly rate.
We are seeking part-time seasonal and permanent sales persons to work in our tasting room to sell wine, educate the public about our products (both wine and non-wine), and actively grow our consumer following and wine club membership. Must be passionate about wine. Standard work hours are 2 to 4 days per week with Thursday-Sunday availability. Mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Greets all visitors to the Tasting Room, pours wines for tasting, discusses wine and responds to customer questions as appropriate
- Ensures that every visitor enjoys their wine tasting experience and leaves with a very strong impression of our wines
- Is knowledgeable about wines, accurately describes wines, winemaking techniques, winery history, appellations, and unique aspects of wines
- Effectively promotes and sells wine and wine club memberships to customers
- Handles routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register, accounting of daily sales, and processing returns and discounts
- Takes the initiative for self-development in wines knowledge, our brands, general hospitality and for acquiring effective sales techniques
- Participates in company-sponsored wine educational and development opportunities
- Has passion for knowledge of fine wine and willingness to learn more
- Participates and assists with special hospitality events that occur at the winery
- Washes and polishes glassware for tasting room
- Assists with display and pricing of retail items and wines as needed
- Represents winery at outside functions as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Prior Retail and/or Hospitality Experience Required