Wine Shop Sales Associate (4-5 days, seasonal)
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Penticton,
British Columbia
Duties Include:
Welcoming guests and consistently providing an exceptional experience that is educational, engaging and positive.
Being pro-active in wine tasting, sales and efficiently using a P.O.S. system.
Being comfortable in public speaking and leading tastings for small to larger groups.
Representing and promoting LA FRENZ’s vision, the team and the portfolio in a professional and confident manner both on-site and off-site.
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation of the wine shop.
Duties may also include packing and shipping orders, off-site tasting events and other winery opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
Passionate about the wine industry and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking successfully.
Great communication skills and demonstrated skills of tact and diplomacy when dealing with a diverse group of wine enthusiasts and visitors.
Possess a team player mentality and a drive to succeed as part of a vibrant, hard-working team.
Physically fit to meet the position’s requirements of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs and comfortable with working indoors and outdoors.
Experience working closely and positively with people, preferably in the wine or hospitality industry.
Basic wine knowledge, ISG or WSET certification is an asset, but NOT A REQUIREMENT so long as you are enthusiastic in continuously learning and developing your knowledge of wine and the Okanagan wine region.
Of legal age to serve alcohol in B.C. and hold a current Serving It Right certificate.
ABOVE AVERAGE COMPENSATION.
Start Date: Immediately.
With the right candidate, there may be potential career growth on our team!