ABOUT US
ABOUT US 




K&L Wine Merchants is widely recognized as one of the leading independent wine retailers in the United States. We offer a world-class selection of wine, spirits, and beer at four retail locations and through our website. We are a growth-minded company made up of a tight-knit team dedicated to providing excellent, knowledgeable service to our loyal customers. If you are seeking an exciting career and an ‘all-access pass’ to the business and culture of wine and spirits, K&L Wine Merchants is the perfect match! 




WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 




Our ideal Retail Wine Sales Associate has excellent people skills, is passionate about the wine and spirits industry, and loves being part of a team.  This is not the kind of job that will see you sitting behind a desk all day; our store is busy (especially on weekends) so energy and enthusiasm are important. If you are an experienced wine sales professional looking to develop and share your expertise with top-tier clients, we want to hear from you!

BENEFITS 

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance - K&L pays 100% of individual premium
401k plan, with company contribution
3 weeks of paid time off per year – time off accrual increases at 5 years of service  
8 paid holidays
Generous product discount 
Weekly staff tasting and sales training; exposure to world-class products and producers
Quarterly team tasting trips to wine country

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide exceptional service to every customer, every time 
Develop and maintain the highest level of product knowledge in order to make informed sales recommendations (We support ongoing wine & spirits education!)
Participate in all daily sales floor activities, including point-of-sale transactions, merchandising, and order fulfillment/retrieval with a positive, can-do attitude
Act as a liaison to an assigned category within the store; develop expertise in the category and keep it well merchandised 
Write product reviews for K&L’s website, newsletter, and blog 
Attend staff education sessions and on/offsite events as requested 

REQUIREMENTS  

1-3 years’ experience in a retail or other customer-facing environment
Passion and knowledge of wine & spirits highly preferred
Positive attitude – We work collaboratively to support each other; no task is too small or too large 
Excellent communicator with a passion for people 

Proficient in Office 365, comfortable using point-of-sale and handheld technology 
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. 
Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours each day 
Schedule will be Friday - Tuesday 10:15am-7:15pm 
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and kneel frequently
Ability to load, unload, and operate a hand truck safely 
Bachelor’s degree a plus

Join us at K&L Wine Merchants and be a part of a unique journey in the world of wine and spirits, where your expertise and passion will help shape the future of our company and the experiences of our loyal customers. 

K&L Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by law.