ABOUT US
Owned and operated since 1976, K&L Wine Merchants is widely recognized as one of the leading independent wine retailers in the United States. We offer a world-class selection of wine, spirits, and beer at three retail locations and through our website. We are a small but growth-minded company made up of a tight-knit team dedicated to providing excellent, knowledgeable service to our customers. If you are seeking an exciting career and an ‘all-access pass’ to the business and culture of wine and spirits, K&L Wine Merchants may be the perfect match!
BENEFITS
Highly competitive salary
Additional commission based on sales goals
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance - K&L pays 100% of individual premium
Company sponsored 401k plan, with matching
3 weeks of paid time off per year – time off accrual increases at 5 years of service
Generous product discount
Weekly staff tasting and sales training; exposure to world-class products and producers ?
Employee parking
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal Retail Sales Associate has awesome people skills, is passionate about what we do, and loves being part of a team. This is not the kind of job that will see you sitting behind a desk all day; our store is busy (especially on weekends) so energy and enthusiasm are important. If you excel at customer service and are eager to develop expertise in wine, spirits, and beer we want to hear from you.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide exceptional service to every customer, every time
Develop and maintain the highest level of product knowledge in order to make informed sales recommendations
Participate in all daily sales floor activities, including point-of-sale transactions, merchandising, and order fulfillment/retrieval
Act as a liaison to an assigned category within the store; develop expertise in the category and keep it well merchandised
Write product reviews for K&L’s website, newsletter, and blog
Attend staff education sessions and on/offsite events as requested
REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years’ experience in a retail or other customer-facing environment
Positive attitude – no task is too small or too large
Excellent communicator with a passion for people
Full-time non-exempt position; weekends required
Proficient in Office 365, comfortable using point-of-sale and handheld technology
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours each day
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and kneel frequently
Ability to load, unload, and operate a hand truck safely
Bachelor’s degree preferred
K&L Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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