Wine Retail Sales Associate
Acker, New York, NY, United States
Acker, the oldest and most respected wine shop in America, is hiring for a full‑time Retail Sales Associate or Wine Sales Associate. This role helps customers select wine and/or spirits in the Acker store, ensures the store is appropriately stocked with merchandise, performs transactions such as sales and returns, and maintains personal knowledge on wine industry trends.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service to customers when they walk through the door or over the phone.
Ring up sales and arrange for delivery or pick‑up of the customer’s order if needed.
Build rapport through conversation and honest recommendations.
Assist in special events and in‑store tastings.
Support Fine and Rare and Business Development managers and team members.
Assist in setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor.
Write wine and spirits descriptions and shelf talkers.
Invite customers to join the wine club.
Other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
1 – 3 years of experience in wine sales.
Genuine appreciation of and passion for the Wine & Spirits industry.
Sommelier experience preferred; WSET preferred.
Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Customer‑service focused with the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
High‑energy, team player with excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Regularly lift and move cases of wine and spirits, up to fifty (50) pounds.
About Acker Established in 1820, Acker is America’s oldest and most respected wine merchant—and the world’s leading fine wine auction house. Now in its third century, Acker stands as the global destination for collectors, enthusiasts, and investors seeking the finest wines and spirits, with an unparalleled reputation for integrity, expertise, and exceptional service.
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Wine discounts & more
Acker Merrall & Condit Co and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation for disability is provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.
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 with or without notice.
$22.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE
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Duties and Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service to customers when they walk through the door or over the phone.
Ring up sales and arrange for delivery or pick‑up of the customer’s order if needed.
Build rapport through conversation and honest recommendations.
Assist in special events and in‑store tastings.
Support Fine and Rare and Business Development managers and team members.
Assist in setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor.
Write wine and spirits descriptions and shelf talkers.
Invite customers to join the wine club.
Other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
1 – 3 years of experience in wine sales.
Genuine appreciation of and passion for the Wine & Spirits industry.
Sommelier experience preferred; WSET preferred.
Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Customer‑service focused with the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
High‑energy, team player with excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Regularly lift and move cases of wine and spirits, up to fifty (50) pounds.
About Acker Established in 1820, Acker is America’s oldest and most respected wine merchant—and the world’s leading fine wine auction house. Now in its third century, Acker stands as the global destination for collectors, enthusiasts, and investors seeking the finest wines and spirits, with an unparalleled reputation for integrity, expertise, and exceptional service.
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Wine discounts & more
Acker Merrall & Condit Co and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation for disability is provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.
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 with or without notice.
$22.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE
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