Wine Manager

The Wine Manager will oversee and direct the store’s wine section, enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals, and train associates in wine. Wine Managers may have supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Listen to a customer’s needs, assess their palette, and recommend wine based on their budget and taste
  • Ensure an outstanding customer experience and drive sales by welcoming guests, sharing product knowledge, providing recommendations, and carrying out product for guests
  • Create programming and materials for wine education
  • Understand Buyer’s Select products and drive Buyer’s Select sales in store through sales and education
  • Host and develop wine training for customers
  • Educate teammates on wine, how to sell wine, and encourage participation in company-provided training
  • Taste and give perspective on potential wines to bring into the stores
  • Create a positive work environment where employees are engaged, motivated, and inspired
  • Encourage employee development by promoting use of Top Ten’s professional development payback program
  • Lead and support visual directives from marketing, check in product from vendors, fill shelves and move merchandise as necessary, and oversee inventory processes
  • Meet Top Ten’s store standards by maintaining a clean and safe store
  • Comply with all laws and regulations regarding the sale of alcohol
  • Additional duties as needed

Requirements

  • Candidate must have 3+ years’ experience in the wine/beer/spirits industry (retail, restaurant, or trade)
  • Candidate must have WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and/or have the Introductory Sommelier Certificate and working toward WSET Level 3 Award in Wine or Certified Sommelier
  • Candidate must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Candidate must be able to lift 50+ lbs with reasonable accommodation

Skills

  • Powerful leadership skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

  • Do you have your WSET Level 2 or equivalent?
  • Tell us about your wine knowledge!

Work Location: In person

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