Sales Associate

Downtown Spirits is searching for energetic, friendly, hard-working and driven individuals to join our team in either a full-time (approx. 32- 40 hrs/wk) or a part-time position (approx. 20 - 32 hrs/wk) each start at $18.00 per hr + tips, with full-time having access to health, dental and life insurance after 60 days of employment.

As a team member at this small, tech forward retail business you’ll work to support our in store operations and develop skills alongside a team of experienced beer, wine, and spirits professionals. Downtown Spirits believes in the wellbeing of its team-members, and as such provides medical, dental and other benefits to its employees.

Considering a future in the wine industry? Studying for your Cicerone beer certificate? Downtown Spirits can provide you with opportunities to grow within the beverage industry if you’re an eager self-starter. Successful associates have grown to become buyers and marketing managers and the company makes every effort to develop and mentor its staff so that they can fulfill leadership roles as they become available.

Responsibilities:

- Provide friendly, knowledgeable and personalized customer service

- Engage with customers and maintain a welcoming environment for shoppers that reflects Downtown Spirits' commitment to our customers

- Practice effective selling techniques to increase sales

- Receive incoming deliveries from vendors

- Create a lasting positive impression of you and Downtown Spirits

- Develop product knowledge and stay current on new items

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Downtown Spirits' products, services and systems

- Cashier and accurately handle POS transactions

- Adhere to all company policies and procedures

- Maintain a tidy, organized and well-merchandise retail space

- Work cooperatively with co-workers in a team based environment

- Develop a loyal customer base

Qualifications:

- Over 21 years of age- Customer service and retail experience

- Experience working with POS Systems

- MAST (Class 12) Permit certified; must receive permit within 30 days of hire

- Valid WA State Department of Health Food Handlers Permit, or willing to receive permit

- Available to work any day of the week

- Flexible schedule

- A background in spirits, wine, and/or beer is strongly preferred

The best candidates will have retail experience and a strong focus on customer service. They will exhibit a hard-working, flexible, and positive attitude. Weekend availability is a requirement.