Now Hiring - Downtown Wine & Spirits - Professional Services Sales Associate Downtown Spirits/Esquin in Seattle, WA

Full description of the position

Downtown Spirits is searching for energetic, friendly, hard-working and driven individuals to join our team in either a full-time (approx. 32- 40 hrs/wk) or a part-time position (approx. 20 - 32 hrs/wk) each start at $18.00 per hr + tips, with full-time having access to health, dental and life insurance after 60 days of employment.

As a team member at this small, tech forward retail business youll work to support our in-store operations and develop skills alongside a team of experienced beer, wine, and spirits professionals. Downtown Spirits believes in the wellbeing of its team members, and as such provides medical, dental and other benefits to its employees.

Considering a long-term future in the industry? Studying for your Cicerone beer certificate or a WSET level? Downtown Spirits can provide you with opportunities to grow within the beverage industry if youre an eager self-starter. Successful associates have grown to become buyers, marketing managers and much more. The company makes every effort to develop and mentor its staff so that they can fulfill leadership roles as they become available.

Responsibilities:

- Provide friendly, knowledgeable and personalized customer service

- Engage with customers and maintain a welcoming environment for shoppers that reflects Downtown Spirits' commitment to our customers

- Practice effective selling techniques to increase sales

- Receive incoming deliveries from vendors

- Create a lasting positive impression of you and Downtown Spirits

- Develop product knowledge and stay current on new items

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Downtown Spirits' products, services and systems

- Cashier and accurately handle POS transactions

- Adhere to all company policies and procedures

- Maintain a tidy, organized and well-merchandise retail space

- Work cooperatively with co-workers in a team-based environment

- Develop a loyal customer base

Qualifications:

- Over 21 years of age- Customer service and retail experience

- Experience working with POS Systems

- MAST (Class 12) Permit certified; must receive permit within 30 days of hire

- Valid WA State Department of Health Food Handlers Permit, or willing to receive permit

- Available to work any day of the week

- Flexible schedule

- A background in spirits, wine, and/or beer is strongly preferred

The best candidates will have retail experience and a strong focus on customer service. They will exhibit a hard-working, flexible, and positive attitude. Weekend availability is a requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person