Retail Associate
Retail Associate
Albertson, New York
Hourly · Part time
Raeder’s Wines and Spirits is looking for part time Retail Associates for our boutique wine shop. Retail Associates help walk-in customers select wines & spirits and provide good, friendly customer service to our loyal local base as well as new customers. Retail experience is preferred; basic to good knowledge of wine and spirits is essential.
We’re a hands-on store where everyone works together to ensure a stellar customer experience. We maintain an unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere and we focus on great customer service. Shifts available will either be Thursday, Friday & Sunday, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts. Flexibility in schedule is a plus.
Daily responsibilities:
• Assists walk-in customers and focus on developing repeat customers.
• General store management – opening / closing, checking in deliveries, cash drops, etc.
• Assists with daily in-store tastings. Engaging with customers on new and featured wines & spirits.
• Restocking and maintenance of shelves
• Maintenance of the basement, including organization
• Accepting shipments of merchandise once or twice a week. This involves lifting, carrying and stacking cases of alcoholic beverages up and down a flight of stairs.
• Basic maintenance of the store, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning of kitchen, bathroom, etc.
Skills needed:
• An appreciation of wines and spirits of all price levels
• Basic to good wine and spirits knowledge
• Previous wine and spirits retail or sales experience
• Excellent customer service, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual and detail oriented
• WSET Certification or equivalent a plus
• Knowledge of MS Word/Excel a plus
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to work weekends and nights consistently