McCabes Wine & Spirits, an established fast-paced shop on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is searching for an experienced Wine Buyer, Content Creator and Sales Professional. The ideal candidate has a track record of meeting sales targets, is passionate and knowledgeable about our industry, is well organized and has a strong work ethic. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated team of co-workers and an amazing chance to further your career.
Job Responsibilities May Include:
- Oversee product mix for multiple wine regions, including Burgundy
- Draft content for digital newsletter featuring new, allocated & on-sale products, sending minimum 2 emails weekly
- Deliver outstanding service by providing recommendations over multiple channels including working on the sales floor as well as phone, email and online sales
- Familiarity with multiple product categories in both standard and higher-end price points
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing guests for everyday purchasing, as well as allocated and collectible items
- Taste and assess new wines and spirits with co-workers and distributors for possible store and online placement
- Ability to multi-task is essential including drafting quotes for and completing large corporate orders
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Receive, price and restock inventory as needed
Who You Are:
- Three years’ experience (minimum) as a wine buyer
- Advanced level of wine education from WSET, CMS (or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Proven track-record of generating revenue growth
- Highly effective communicator
- High-energy, positive, friendly, and personable
- Hard-working and self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet deadline
- Organized, efficient and detail-oriented, with strong writing skills
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Word and Excel
- Ability to use technology applicable to the position and access information necessary to complete daily responsibilities
Physical Requirements & Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position; the store is open 7 days/week. The requirements for work may include the below:
- Work a flexible schedule including any/all nights, weekends and holidays, and to work opening, mid-day and closing shifts
- Work 40 regular hours per week, and work overtime as approved by Owner
- Available to address issues outside of work and store hours
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and climb up/down a staircase
- Frequently twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl
- Lift up to 50 pounds, repeatedly
- Operate a cash register
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.*
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