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Wine Retail Associate, Temporary

Sotheby'sNew York🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

Salary$18 - $22/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationNew York, United States
Microsoft OfficeERPOutreach

Job description

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for assisting working in our Retail Wine Store to sell wine, process client orders, and provide client service, and to conduct sales opportunity analysis based on past purchase history, inventory availability and overall market conditions for direct outreaches. The role is also responsible for providing administrative support for buying, receiving, cataloging and/or inspecting new arrivals.

This role is on a five days a week schedule, but may include Saturdays and Sundays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting in retail store including opening store, greeting clients, answering phones, etc.
  • Receiving wine from suppliers at the store
  • Restocking the shelves
  • Assisting with store merchandising as needed
  • Assisting in maintaining the store appearance
  • Applying barcodes to bottles
  • Analyze purchase history by channel, available inventory, incoming inventory, and overall market to identify sales opportunity.
  • Send and/or prepare outreach email by creating templates.
  • Create items in the ERP system
  • Create POs in the ERP system
  • Inspect and confirm new arrivals at the warehouse and/or the store

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills
  • Able to load and unload wine cases up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to learn proprietary POS and website system
  • Flexibility to work overtime during the busy holiday season
  • Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
  • Trustworthy, reliable, detail oriented, and discreet
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office suite

The proposed base salary for this position is $18-$22 per hour, and is eligible for overtime compensation. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.

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