Retail Sales Floor Associate

Marquis Wine Cellars
British ColumbiaWine RetailPosted about 2 months ago

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Hourly Wage

$19 to $23 per hour.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Overview

Are you passionate about Wine, Spirits and Beer and wanting to expand your knowledge and experience in a specialized retail environment?  Marquis Wine Cellars, Vancouver’s premier independent Wine Store, is looking to hire a Retail Sales Floor Associate on a full-time basis to provide excellent service our customers and to support daily store operations.    

 Since Marquis Wine Cellars deals directly with the public, people skills are a must. We are looking for someone who is friendly, out-going and who understands the finer points of a working in a consumer-oriented retail environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers with wine, spirit and beer selections.
- Reply to customer queries in-store, on the phone or via email.
- Operate our POS system and process payments via cash, interac and credit card.
- Restock shelves, fridges, case stacks and displays on an ongoing basis
- Ensure all shelves and displays are organized, well-stocked, faced and properly priced.
- Assist in the unloading and stocking of daily and weekly deliveries of wine, spirits and beer.
- Assist in the picking and packing of customer orders for in-store pickup. 
- Assist in the picking, packaging and shipping of customers orders received in-store, over the phone, via email or through our website.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization on an ongoing basis across all inside and outside areas of the store.
- Restock all store supplies as needed and inform General Manager when products need to be re-ordered.
- Empty recycling and garbage bins as needed.
- Assist with event setup and execution.
- Various other day to day tasks associated with operations of a retail wine store.

Qualifications:
- Must be 19 years of age.
- WSET Level 1 or equivalent Wine, Beer and Spirits knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Computer literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Friendly and reliable with a mature attitude.
- Self-motivated and willing to learn.
- Responsible Service BC Certificate (can be acquired at time of hiring).
- Ability to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.
- Capable to lift boxes weighing up to 40lbs repeatedly
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Schedule:
- 4 to 5 shifts per week.
- Up to 8 hour shifts per day.
- Available weekdays, weekends and evenings.
- Available on statutory holidays.

Compensation

- $19 to $23 per hour
- Generous Staff discount.
- Casual Dress.
- Payrate that is above the industry average.
- Joining a team of wine, beer and spirit loving individuals .
- On the job wine education plus formal instruction lead by industry experts.
- Ability to attend a variety of in-store and industry tastings.
- Benefits package available after one year of employment.

How to Apply

To apply, please email Jon Ellison at jonellison@marquis-wines.com with a cover letter and resume.

 We apologize in advance, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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