Retail Sales - Temporary - Part Time

JJ Buckley•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Wine Trading Company, a division of JJ Buckley Fine Wines, is looking for energetic, professional and highly motivated individuals to join our retail and in-house, relationship-based Wine Consultant team. This is a temporary and part-time position, averaging 20 hours per week, with a Thursday - Saturday schedule based on business needs from our shop in West Portal, San Francisco. Strong candidates will have an understanding of the fine wine market (wines/regions/varietals/prices) and ability to provide a high level of detailed service instore and online to a demanding customer base. This includes a well-rounded knowledge of fine wines, customer relationship building, technology and sales writing. The most successful person in this role will be very organized, able to multitask, self-motivated and a strong verbal and written communicator. Great opportunity to learn and grow through extensive hands-on education.

Requirements

3+ years of recent wine industry related experience (wine retail/wholesale, restaurant or other) is required.
2+ years of retail experience.
Strong knowledge of fine wine market (especially Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa, Tuscany, Rhone), and some individual wine label familiarity – top wines per region and current market pricing.
Ability to write tasting notes, speak in depth to specific wine products/regions/varietals.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Capable writer and ability to type 35-40 words per minute.
Team player.
Proficiency in MS Office and an ability to quickly learn new technology/software.
Must be 21 years old to apply.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be Local to San Francisco.

Nice To Haves

WSET, CSW, CSM preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of detailed service instore and online to a demanding customer base.
Build customer relationships.
Assist with technology and sales writing.
Maintain store cleanliness.
Plan their own time efficiently and effectively.