Junior Wine Specialist-Auction Property
Port Chester, NY (onsite)
Zachys Wine International
www.zachys.com

About Zachys

Zachys is one of the pre-eminent wine retailers & auction houses in the United States and based in Port Chester, NY. Founded in 1944, Zachys is a business built around acquiring and selling fine, rare wines and spirits, and is dedicated to providing consumers, collectors and consignors with rewarding, first-class customer experience.

Our commitment to our employees is to offer an engaging, dynamic, rewarding workplace where we promote what we value: Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Service Excellence, Innovation, Community and Accountability.

The Job

The Junior Wine Specialist is responsible for cataloging and assessing wines for sale, managing auction consignments as they flow through NetSuite and developing and maintaining client relationships. This entry- to mid-level position will also provide research and special project support as needed.

Responsibilities
•  Assess wines onsite: 80-90% of the Junior Wine Specialist’s time will be spent in the onsite temperature-controlled warehouse assessing, packing, and cataloging wines
•  Manage consignor property and ensure that it goes into the catalog database in an accurate and efficient manner
•  Assist in managing supplies par system in Property area
•  Travel to off-site locations for consignment pick up and/or wine assessment (up to 20% of travel required)
•  Develop and establish long-term relationships with consignors; maintain consignor records
•  Contact potential bidders with information regarding auctions with lots of interest
•  Research wines for accurate pricing; provide written copy for catalogues such as tasting notes
•  Assist with catalogue production
•  Provide support during auctions as needed (i.e., executing bids, data entry, attending sale room tasting bottle table, etc.)
•  Storage Intake through NetSuite


Requirements

•  Ability to call wines in correct order, know what label information is important, and know how to call notes according to our process
•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
•  1–2 years of fine wine industry experience or WSET Level 2 certification (higher levels preferred)
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
•  Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods

Work Environment: primarily warehouse

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (some weekend and evening required)

Compensation: 62K-67K

Apply
Through our Careers page: https://www.zachys.com/careers

Zachys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.