Sales Associate- JAK's New West

JAK's Beer Wine & Spirits • New Westminster, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Service Champion to live our purpose of: Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits at our New Westminster location! With 10 liquor store locations, JAK's is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, spirits industry. We are a family-owned business that knows our success comes from the people who make us, us and we are committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, learning and FUN! JAK's will support you to be the most successful you can be; both personally and professionally. It is our goal to build teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it!

Requirements

• Polished customer service skills and an interest in our products, specifically wine or craft beer, but also cider and spirits
• Enjoy helping others and building relationships with our guests
• Retail or customer service experience
• Desire to continually learn new things
• Can lift 50lbs safely
• Evening and weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection, providing food pairing suggestions where appropriate
• Receive orders, unload pallets and stock the sales floor
• Educate guests about the product and what’s behind each bottle
• Maintain overall presentation of the store
• Process orders at the till, ensuring that each guest has an excellent in-store experience
• Complete warehouse duties (stocking shelves, stacking pallets, reorganizing the warehouse area, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive wages, plus tips
• Paid Professional Development (WSET, Prud Homme, Whiskey/Gin Ambassador & Leadership courses)
• Monthly tasting allowance
• A generous staff discount
• Onboarding and training program
• Product Knowledge seminars with tasting kits
• Medical Benefits
• Quarterly incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed