Wine Associate - Full Time

Gary's Wine & Marketplace•Bernardsville, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Gary's Wine & Marketplace is seeking a Wine Associate who has extensive wine knowledge and a continued passion for learning, a professional "can-do" attitude, and energy. The wine associate is expected to serve as an expert who will provide outstanding service to assist guests in finding wines to meet their needs. This requires a thorough knowledge of our priority items, wine pairing, wine regions, and wine prices. As needed, the wine associate will attend/conduct tastings, place special orders, be responsible for creating/building displays and other duties.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of wine sales
Have an established local client base portfolio
Must be energetic, organized, and self-motivated
Attention to detail with exceptional follow-up skills
Continue to establish local relationships through community events and activities
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Having a wine certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sell wine, especially priority items, using a high level of knowledge
Greet and engage guests in a warm, welcoming manner and assist them with purchases, selection or general inquiries; make guests aware of store events and special tastings
Know products being promoted online and in our media advertising
Promote signups for Gary’s Cards and Wine of the Month
Accurately estimate party orders
Attend tastings, read periodicals, show a dedication to increasing wine knowledge, including trends in the wine industry
Have knowledge of food and wine pairings
Help select items for gift baskets when needed, and cross-promote giftware and gourmet items
Build, update and restock displays; ensure that shelves are fully stocked and organized at all times, shelves are clean and dust free, and wine deliveries are quickly put away
Print and display POS signage and shelf tags
Monitor vintage changes – make sure appropriate steps are taken when new vintages arrive
Perform inventory counts as requested
Conduct consumer tastings at the tasting counter, following sampling protocol and keeping tasting station neat and clean
Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management