Wine Sales Associate

Job Description

Job Description

The Winery at Bull Run is seeking Tasting Room Wine Sales Associates who will be responsible for serving customers in the tasting room and selling Wine Club Memberships. This includes building brand awareness and exceeding guest expectations by working to enhance sales, service, and customer experience. Wine Sales Associates will conduct wine tastings and take pride in educating guests about the history and the products of TWABR. Wine Sales Associates must be positive, engaging, confident and excited to share their knowledge of wine with our guests. Our guests are treated like family, so customer service skills are essential. If you’re a bubbly personality who loves meeting new people and chatting about wine, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Greet visitors and pour wines for tasting
• Explain the history of TWABR and our products during tastings
• Upsell products on a regular basis.

Promote interest in and excitement for TWABR Wine Clubs.

Actively work to sell Wine Club Memberships with every guest interaction.

Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the wine bar

Answer any and all customer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.

Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by the manager on duty

Operate cash registers and POS Systems

Adhere to all policies, procedures and governmental regulations.

Participate in special assignments and projects as required

Adhere to dress code guidelines by maintaining a professional, presentable, and personable appearance.

Job Requirements

Must be 21 years or old

Must be able to stand for 6-8 hour shifts

Have the ability lift at least 50 pounds (case of wine), stocking as necessary

Must be enthusiastic with great energy. We’re looking for social butterflies who can strike up a conversation with anyone.

Must have a warm, approachable demeanor with a great sense of humor.

Evening and weekend shifts required; holiday shifts possible

Hospitality, restaurant or hotel experience a plus

Wine knowledge preferred, but not required

Ability to effectively close a Wine Club Membership Sale

Willingness to challenge self to learn new techniques for sales.

Paid Training :

Yes

Work Remotely

No

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $12.50 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits : Gratuities, Sales Commissions, 50% Employee discount

Shift :

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Weekly day range :

Weekend availability

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

Customer Service : 1 year (Required)

Work Location : One location