Global leading wine auction house & retailer is seeking a bright, friendly, energetic and detail-oriented person to work full time in our Retail Store located at 160 W. 72nd Street, New York.

Duties/Responsibilitie
Sales on the floor
Meet agreed upon annual sales goals and objectives
Execute strategic sales plan
Development clients by capturing contact info, building client relationships, etc.
Proactive selling, including additional outreach
Expand client base and ensuring its strong presence
Create and organize curated weekly wine promotions

Manage sales team
Create team sales goals along with reports.
Monitor performance
Create staff wine listings
Customer service training
Communicate with team any new wines, pre-arrivals etc. from Fine & Rare Department
Interface with marketing
Work with Chief Marketing Officer on promotions / marketing
Work closely with Store Operations Manager
Any additional duties including but not limited to store logistics, strategy etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze problems, propose sound solutions and/or make recommendations and take action.
Must be exceptionally detail-oriented, and able to see the big picture.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to work extended hours and weekends due to heavy workload and business needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including proficient in Excel.
Lift up to 40lbs, climb ladders, bend, sit, carry, stand, reach

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of sales, customer service, and/or business development experience.
Minimum 2+ years in a manager or supervisory role.
Knowledge and a deep passion for wine and/or spirits industry, WSET preferred.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature of work assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be all inclusive of job duties and responsibilities.

About Acker
Established in 1820, Acker is the oldest wine shop in America and the world’s largest fine and rare wine auction house. Since third generation wine merchant John Kapon, Chairman of Acker, started the auction business in 1998, the house has gained worldwide recognition. Acker offers a vast array of services, including cellar consultations, a deep retail inventory of fine and rare wine for immediate sale, first class wine education amenities and fine and rare wine auctions.

Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
Company Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD benefits
401(k) program with discretionary employer match
Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
Wine discounts & More

Acker Merrall & Condit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disability are provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.