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Product Specialist - JAK's Kitsilano
JAK's Beer Wine & Spirits
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Posted 2 days ago
About this role
We’re so grateful you’re here! We are seeking a Wine Specialist to live our purpose of: Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits! About JAK’s With 10 liquor store locations, JAK'S is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, spirits industry. We are a family-owned business that knows our success comes from the people who make us, us and we are committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, learning and FUN! JAK's will support you to be the most successful you can be; both personally and professionally. Perks and Benefits: -Competitive wages, plus tips -Paid Professional Development (WSET, Prud Homme, Whiskey/Gin Ambassador & Leadership courses) -Monthly tasting allowance -A generous staff discount -Onboarding and training program -Product Knowledge seminars with tasting kits -Medical Benefits -Quarterly incentives The Ideal Candidate: - Will have polished customer service skills and a passion for our products; specifically wine or craft beer, but also cider and spirits - Enjoys helping others and building relationships with our guests - Has a desire to grow and learn - Is able to lift 50lbs safely - Has prior experience in wine sales - WSET2 / WSET3 or equivalent Some of what you will do in this job is: - Assist customers with product selection, providing food pairing suggestions where appropriate - Receive orders, unloading pallets and stocking the sales floor - Educating guests about the product and what’s behind each bottle - Maintain overall presentation of the store - Process orders at the cash desk, ensuring that each guest has an excellent in-store experience - Complete warehouse duties (stocking shelves, stacking pallets, reorganizing the warehouse area, etc.) Expectations of the Role: - Full time availability (3-5 days/wk), including evenings and weekends. - Wine education for staff, merchandising of wine categories, providing internal communication about stock-outs, customer requests, store needs, etc (in-store Wine Category Management) - Support with all store functions, including cash register, stocking, and greet customers at the door. - Managing time effectively and completing tasks in a timely manner to keep up with a very fast-paced store. It is our goal to build teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it!