Events & Tasting Bar Coordinator

We're currently searching for friendly, outgoing and engaging Events & Tasting Bar Coordinator.

When you apply, please tell us why you think you'd be a fit for our team
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Some evening and weekend work is required. Must be able to lift 30lbs.

**Location with positions available**:

- **North Vancouver**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32-40hrs per week

**Salary**: $18.25-$20.45 per hour

**Position Title**: Events & Tasting Bar Coordinator
**Reports to**: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager & Supervisors.

Vision:
Creating a remarkable experience, as we reinvent the modern wine, beer and spirit experience by bringing excellence and innovation, without compromise.

Core Values:
Generosity:
You are generous with your knowledge and time. You make time to go above and beyond with customers and your team. You share candid feedback to help others grow.

Humanity:
We like people who are just good humans. You understand that we are not in the wine business, we are in the people business. We connect with people through their eyes of a good neighbour. You are known for your authenticity, honesty, integrity and humility.

Innovative:
We will always be nimble, embrace and drive change, and challenge the status quo. So don’t get too comfortable. We are forward thinkers, obsessed with redefining the experience of our industry, we challenge every assumption, and we will make mistakes along the way. But that is inherent to every innovation.

Perseverance:
We accept that we are not perfect, and that failure will happen. We are tenacious, but when things don't work, we pivot and embrace these experiences as information that will guide us forward. We believe in a test-and-learn environment and remain curious. How you inspire and impact your team drives our company's success and is your number one job.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- To provide an unforgettable experience for all our customers whether it be instore, over the phone, at the tasting bar, or during events
- Organizes all in store events, classes and tastings including set up, take down, food, promotional items, tickets and samples
- Creates and maintains relationships with reps while coordinating with them for tastings or events
- Communicates with Head Office to facilitate any initiatives or directives from them and vice versa to ensure Event Brite is up to date
- Utilizing your knowledge and passion for wine, beer and spirits when assisting all customers
- Enthusiastically make all customers aware of current sales, promotions and any upcoming events that may be of interest to them.
- Keeps the tasting bar clean, organized, stocked up
- Organized system to stay on top of tracking sample inventory
- Works with local businesses and members of the community to drive traffic into the store with partnerships and events
- Complying with all Serving It Right and BC liquor laws

**Skills**:

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Customer service and selling skills
- Commercial awareness
- Effective Time management skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Understanding of basic computer and technology functions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Personality Traits:

- Welcoming and friendly
- Works well with others
- High Integrity
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Resourceful
- Self starting and motivated to contribute
- Coachable
- Desire to be developed and grow
- Creative

Qualifications:

- Event planning experience
- 2-3 years retail or customer service experience
- WSET Level 2 or applicable knowledge of the industry
- Serving it Right certificate

Company Traits:

- Inclusive and open minded
- People focused
- Innovative
- Authentic
- Collaborative
- Growth Oriented

**No phone calls or office visits please. No agents please.