Retail Sales - Temporary - Part Time
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
- Show proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in a way that caters to the commodity and clientele
- Have strong interpersonal/presentation skills and the ability to compellingly present wines and build relationships with customers
- Demonstrate advanced tasting skills and a well-developed knowledge, curiosity and appreciation of ultra-premium wines
- Be welcoming, hospitality-minded and helpful when assisting customers and coworkers
- Help maintain store cleanliness
- Be organized, resourceful and dedicated to excellence on all aspects of work; capable of planning their own time efficiently and effectively.
- Be prepared to wear hats not previously mentioned
Benefits
- Accrued PTO
- Trade Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
