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Junior Wine Specialist
Position Summary: The Junior Wine Specialist is responsible for cataloging and assessing wines for sale, managing auction consignments and developing and maintaining client relationships. This entry-level position will also provide research and special project support as needed.
Position Summary: The Junior Wine Specialist is responsible for cataloging and assessing wines for sale, managing auction consignments and developing and maintaining client relationships. This entry-level position will also provide research and special project support as needed.
Key responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Assess wines onsite; approximately 50-60% of the Junior Wine Specialist’s time will be spent in the onsite temperature controlled warehouse assessing, packing and cataloging wines for sale
- Research inventory and property issues
- Manage consignor property and ensure that it goes in to the catalog database in an accurate and efficient manner
- Travel to off-site locations for consignment pick up and/or wine assessment (up to 30% travel required)
- Develop and establish long term relationships with consignors; maintain consignor records
- Contact potential bidders with information regarding auction lots of interest
- Research wines for accurate pricing; provide written copy for catalogues such as tasting notes
- Assist with catalogue production
- Provide support during auctions as needed (i.e., executing bids, data entry, attending sale room tasting bottle table, etc.)
- Special projects as assigned
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Four year degree or equivalent experience required; interest in wine is a plus!
- Must be a team player with a dynamic, outgoing personality; strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential
- A strong work ethic, a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast pace-paced environment is a must
- Must be able to travel as needed as well as work an occasional weekend auction
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word & Outlook
- Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000 based on experience
Zachys offers a competitive salary with comprehensive health benefits, 401k, paid time off, and much more.
Zachys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H/V
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000