Company description

Despaña Vinos y Más, part of the Despaña Brand family, is dedicated to representing the best of Spanish culture through food, beverage, and special events. DVYM is our wine and spirits shop in operation since 2011.

We are a boutique shop specializing in wines & spirits from Spain looking for a dynamic person to join our team in downtown Manhattan (Soho). We are seeking wine professionals with a passion for wines from Spain including sherry, vermouth and spirits who have a strong background and knowledge and are eager to learn more. You must have prior wine sales experience to work here.

Job description

We are looking for a hospitality driven sales person with Spanish Wine knowledge and experience selling in a wine shop, restaurant or for an importer/distributor to join our team. Ideally you have another form of income and are looking for something part time to supplement your current position.

This is a part time, weekend sales position for Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm - 6pm and Sundays from 12pm - 6pm, a total of 18 hours per week.

Complimentary lunch via Despaña Cafe will be offered during every shift. You will also receive discounts at both our wine shop and cafe.

Skills and Qualifications:

1 - 3 years experience in Wine Retail Sales, Restaurant or Catering (preferably in NYC)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be an excellent organizer and problem solver

Possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with confidence to both internal and external customers

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Spanish food knowledge is a plus

Proficient in Posim or similar POS, Shopify, Microsoft Excel, Word

Comfortable working independently

Must be able to climb a ladder and lift up to 50 pounds

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Store Manager in store related responsibilities including opening and closing procedures

Skilled at hand-selling very special bottles of Fine & Rare wines from Spain

Interacting with clients, winemakers, & wine distributors and participating in tasting wines

Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs via phone/email

Ensures all pricing, signage, and displays are correct and impeccable at all times

Polished demeanor with both neighborhood regulars and luxury clientele

Maintain cleanliness of the shop

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline