Now Hiring - Vinodivino LLC - Boutique Wine Sales Associate (Needham) in Needham Heights, MA

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Vinodivino is a growing boutique wine, craft beer, and spirits shop with locations in Boston, Brookline, Marion, Newton, & Needham. We are committed to exceeding the expectations of our customers every day by sharing our passion and providing a premium customer experience! We believe wine lovers deserve a simpler, more enjoyable way to discover amazing wines. Which is why we travel the world to find new and exciting offerings from small, family-owned artisanal producers and taste each one to make sure we love it before we let it grace our shelves. It's why we always have a bottle open and encourage our customers to browse while they sip out of crystal stemware. We treat everyone who walks into our store as we would a guest in our home, because shopping for fine wine should be just as easy and relaxing as drinking it. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Boutique Wine Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service and meet sales quotas for our team. Candidates with an ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of clientele along with a working knowledge of wine will receive preference. A friendly, positive, self-starting and dedicated attitude is crucial in this position. This role has proven to be a great entry into the wine industry with a path to grow within an expanding organization. We're eager to meet people who share our passion for fine wine and dedication to our customers! Responsibilities * Greet, direct, and assist customers * Provide product information and recommendations * Facilitate purchases both in-store and online * Maintain displays and overall shop presentation * Conduct daily tastings * Inform customers about discounts and special offers * Stay current with new offerings Skills * Experience as a retail sales representative, sales associate or similar role * Experience in the wine industry in either a retail shop or restaurant setting * Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships * Basic knowledge of common IT platforms (Google Suite, MS Office) * Ability to carry wine cases (40 pounds) safely up stairs * Ability to perform in a multi-faceted environment Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Shift: * Day shift * Evening shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Needham Heights, MA 02494: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Are you over the age of 21? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred) * Wine sales: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person