Job Description

The Short Story

We make wine for amazing people! Water'n'Wine is Truro's premier urban winery, making personalized small-batch products for our wine-loving clients. And we're growing! If you enjoy serving the public and have a passion for wine, beer, cider, or spirits, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time retail sales associate position with opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will help your clients select the best wines for their tastes, and assist them through the sales process and with packaging.

Main responsibilities include:

Typical sales clerk duties Assisting clients in choosing wine and beer products for home and in-store brewing Assisting in manufacturing and packaging wine

Qualifications

You need to:

Be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly. We do a lot of heavy lifting here. Be a people person. Our business is built on relationships with repeat clients, and getting excited about wine with our people. Be comfortable using a desktop computer and a tablet. Be available to work occasional evenings and Saturdays.
It's a bonus if you have:

Passion for wine and/or beer, cider, spirits, etc Experience with winemaking Experience in boutique sales or the hospitality industry (restaurants, hotels, etc). Experience in a commercial kitchen or another environment that demands a high level of cleanliness for food preparation

What we offer

Starting wage of $16.00 per hour (or higher if you have experience). Performance-based bonuses Formal sales training Product training for wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages Performance-based salary increases - you are paid based on what you can do, not how long you've been here.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a short cover letter to eric@truro.wine . Applicants who inquire by phone call or in-person visits will not be considered.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The people who work here are passionate about the alcoholic beverage industry. In your brief cover letter, please mention your drink of choice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 - 40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Shift:

8 hour shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person