Wine Stockist & Delivery Specialist — Tastings & Growth

Horseneck Wine & Spirits, Greenwich Connecticut’s oldest and most prominent wine & spirits shop is seeking a full-time Sales Associate to join our experienced and efficient team.

We are looking for an experienced, affable, and trustworthy person to fill this position.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact at a top wine destination with a flexible schedule and potential for growth.

We believe strongly in developing talent from within, so you will be supported fully in your desire to learn about the fine wine world including constant tastings and reimbursement for any certification exams.

The position is hourly ($20/hr), plus tips and opportunities for overtime

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

Job Description

The Stockist & Driver is a detail-oriented team member. The Stockist & Driver manages the inventory on a day-to-day basis and also works with customers in the store and over the phone to successfully close sales and foster deeper relationships. They help maintain a well-stocked store and participate in all store activities during their shifts. This position reports to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in the store including opening and closing responsibilities
• Stock shelves, receive supplier deliveries, and other general inventory maintenance
• Deliver top notch hospitality to customers in the store – recommend products, facilitate tastings, pack and gift wrap
• Answers phones, take and fulfill orders, monitor online orders
• Deliver orders in and around the Greenwich area
• Analyze and utilize sales, product, and customer data on an ad hoc basis
• Assist with in-store tastings, classes, and events from time to time

Desired Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Prior experience in the wine, luxury retail or restaurant experience preferred
• Prior retail experience in the Fairfield / Westchester area
• An innate desire to get the details right, to work methodically, and to work as a teammate
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs up and down a flight of stairs
• Must be able to work Saturdays
• You do not need prior wine knowledge, just a desire to learn a ton

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a cover letter and resumé . No phone calls, please. Vanderbilt Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.