Product Specialist - JAK's Kitsilano
We’re so grateful you’re here!
We are seeking a Wine Specialist to live our purpose of: Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits!
About JAK’s
With 10 liquor store locations, JAK'S is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, spirits industry. We are a family-owned business that knows our success comes from the people who make us, us and we are committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, learning and FUN! JAK's will support you to be the most successful you can be; both personally and professionally.
Perks and Benefits:
-Competitive wages, plus tips
-Paid Professional Development (WSET, Prud Homme, Whiskey/Gin Ambassador &
Leadership courses)
-Monthly tasting allowance
-A generous staff discount
-Onboarding and training program
-Product Knowledge seminars with tasting kits
-Medical Benefits
-Quarterly incentives
The Ideal Candidate:
- Will have polished customer service skills and a passion for our products; specifically wine or craft beer, but also cider and spirits
- Enjoys helping others and building relationships with our guests
- Has a desire to grow and learn
- Is able to lift 50lbs safely
- Has prior experience in wine sales
- WSET2 / WSET3 or equivalent
Some of what you will do in this job is:
- Assist customers with product selection, providing food pairing suggestions where appropriate
- Receive orders, unloading pallets and stocking the sales floor
- Educating guests about the product and what’s behind each bottle
- Maintain overall presentation of the store
- Process orders at the cash desk, ensuring that each guest has an excellent in-store experience
- Complete warehouse duties (stocking shelves, stacking pallets, reorganizing the warehouse area, etc.)
Expectations of the Role:
- Availability (3-5 days/wk), including evenings and weekends.
- Wine education for staff, merchandising of wine categories, providing internal communication about stock-outs, customer requests, store needs, etc (in-store Wine Category Management)
- Support with all store functions, including cash register, stocking, and greet customers at the door.
- Managing time effectively and completing tasks in a timely manner to keep up with a very fast-paced store.
It is our goal to build teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it!