Now Hiring - Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries - Retail Sales Associate in Pittsburgh, PA

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Retail Sales Associate Creates a welcoming and inviting environment for consumers to buy Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries products. Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required * Must be at least 21 years of age * Ability to taste and teach spirit tasting * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record * Must become RAMP certified within 30 days * Must have own vehicle and be able to transport materials to events from the distillery * Outgoing, friendly and creative * Outwardly presentable and must wear company logo clothing * Customer focused with retail experience dealing directly with the public * Knowledgeable about our products, spirits in general and willingness to learn * Knowledgeable about the distilling process and what makes our spirits unique because of the distillation * Sales goal oriented * Able to lift 50 lbs. and stand at events for five to six hours. * Ability to be trained on Square register equipment (point of sale) Job Summary The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for selling distillery products and experiences face-to-face, identifying leads and converting them to customers, and identifying potential new revenue streams based on customer interactions. You are the face and representation of our brand. Nature and Scope This position works under the direction of the Event Manager, with occasional exercise of independent judgment. Interacts with leads, customers, host organizations, and distillery staff members. Collaborates with the Operations Manager to enhance consumer experiences on a regular basis. Responsibilities Sales * Sells to the consumers: bottles, Ready To Serve cocktails, cocktail classes and corporate events. * Provides tastings of straight spirits and cocktails to consumers while educating the consumer on how to best taste spirits and cocktails. * Guides consumers at the distillery so that they know the flow of the Saturday experience. * Meets or exceeds sales goals. Marketing * Signs consumers up for email newsletters. * Has consumers sign up on our social media platforms and tag or mention the brands * Guides consumers through a brief documented welcome about the company and the brands. * Sets up pop-up event offsite in accordance with managements directives. * Returns materials to the distillery post event and neatly put away as directed. Customer Service * Greets all customers with enthusiasm and respect in a friendly, positive manner Administrative * Manages cash box and Square cash register system. * Completes daily reports online detailing the event including traffic, sales, questions, number of email enrollments General * Follows applicable company policies and procedures. * Suggests ideas to improve the operation of the distillery at appropriate meetings. * Conducts special projects and tasks as directed. Job Factors * Ability to plan, organize and prioritize projects, tasks and daily work. * A high degree of analytical ability and sound judgment required. * A high degree of verbal and writing communication skills required. * Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills as well as sound judgment, professionalism, time management, and good decision-making skills. * High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. * If an error were made it would have high impact on the company that could result in injury or death, lost revenue, decreased customer satisfaction or a negative impact on the company's vendor relationships. * Frequent internal contact concerning routine matters. * Works with regular supervision with occasional exercise of independent judgment. * Demonstrates discretion, integrity, patience, appropriate anger/stress management, and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and procedures. * Maintains respective working relationships with all employees, management, clients, outsiders and staff. * Good working conditions. Work Remotely * No Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract Pay: From $15.00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Application Question(s): * Do you have a clean driving record? * Have you ever been convicted of a Felony or Misdemeanor? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) * RAMP Certification (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations