Wine Retail (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Part Time

  Armadale Cellars

  Melbourne, Victoria

30 hours per week*

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Three days per week*

“Armadale Cellars is an iconic Melbourne retailer specialising in  fine Australian & imported wines.  We are committed to the ongoing education of our customers in all matters of wine and offer unique wine experiences via cellar dinners & master-classes, representing the most respected and revered winemakers throughout the world” 

Role description:

We are looking for a dynamic, wine-focused retail person who will be responsible for many aspects of the business with a particular emphasis on retail “point of sale “ as well as assisting in the execution of in-store events, tastings and courses.

* Due to the current COVID-19 situation we are working in two teams with teams working Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday across alternating weeks.  This scenario may change depending on the timeframe and outcome of the pandemic and as a result this role may move to full-time (38 hours/week). 

Responsibilities:

1.    Retail shop-floor sales and point of sale, as well as dealing with customers via phone, email and other electronic means.

2.   Event support and service to our many on-line courses, events and tastings that a constant theme of the business.

3.   Customer service.   Be a key in-store contact for developing customer relationships which includes responsibility for customer tastings and growing our key products (own brands, imports and key producers) as well as taking and fulfilling customer orders face-to-face as well as electronically.

4.   Deliveries. Assist with deliveries to Armadale Cellars customers across Melbourne. 

Requirements:

  • Physically fit as some heavy lifting is involved.
  • Computer literate, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.-         
  • Front of house service experience desirable but not essential.
  • WEST Level  2 or 3 , or applicable wine qualification desirable but not essential.
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
  • A full Australian drivers licence is required for the role with a distinct advantage to those candidates who have a scooter/motor bike license. 

About you:

  • Ability to sell in a retail environment.
  • Neatly presented with pleasant demeanour.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
  •  A strong interest in wine and keen to learn more.
  • Team player.
  • Outgoing, positive, and customer-focused.

Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience and wine education status.
  • Invitations to trade tastings, events and dinners that are held by suppliers to showcase their products.-         

Suitability:

  • We see this as an exciting and challenging  role for a team-oriented person who wants to pursue their love of wine in a dynamic and exciting long-standing retail Melbourne wine institution that is regarded as one of the most proactive in the event, tasting and education space. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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