Wine Merchant

Location: Kitchener

As a **full time Wine Merchant/Key Holder **you will play a vital role in providing an exceptional customer experience. Engaging the customer from the moment they enter the store to their lasting impressions.

We offer a great place to work, excellent benefits, paid time off and competitive pay

Your role:

- assist in product selection and provide knowledgeable information on food pairings
- Opening and closing of the store
- Point of Sale (POS) as required including sales reconciliation
- Merchandising
- Execute all marketing and operational programs
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg.
- Must be available to work evenings and alternate weekends.

Must wear steel toe shoes.

Must Bring:
Keyholder retail experience, minimum 2 years.
- **Previous wine, beer and spirit knowledge will be considered an asset**:

- **Smart Serve Certification or willing to obtain**:

- Strong communication skills
- Positive and outgoing attitude
- Ability to sell and cross sell products
- Willingness to learn and work in a team environment
- If you want to further your knowledge of wine, beer and spirits and enjoy customer service, then we want to hear from you.

Magnotta Winery is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner.

Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.55 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated with two does COVID 19 Vaccine YES OR NO?

**Experience**:

- Key Holder: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Do you have a valid Smart Serve? (preferred)

Work Location: In person