The West-O Bottle Shop is West Ocean City’s premier location of liquor, craft beer, and fine wine.
We are currently seeking a full-time customer-centric sales associate to join our winning team. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for the industry (hospitality, retail, alcohol), and desire to bring this passion to life for our customers and coworkers. If you have a passion in either beer, wine or spirits we encourage you to apply. We need a highly self-motivated, positive team player who takes initiative yet remains flexible. Attention to detail and the ability to be resourceful are a must. We will provide on-going in-store training to all successful candidates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Customer Service
• Cash accountability
• Age verification
• Stocking
• Maintaining store cleanliness in all areas
• Maintain store safety standards
Consistently create a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting, assisting and efficiently responding to customer needs and inquiries. We utilize product knowledge, selection and recognizing our customers buying preferences to ensure that our customers receive the best quality and value to satisfy all their needs. Ensure customers fulfill their entire beverage and entertaining needs, as we are a one-stop shop. You will be accountable for accurate cash handling and credit card transactions. In addition to selling, our sales associates are expected to assist with receiving, stocking shelves, coolers and general merchandising. Responsible for loss prevention and damage control. All members of our team work together to ensure a clean, pleasant and safe shopping environment for customers and staff by maintaining a well organized and attractive sales floor and back-room area.
The ideal candidate must have some knowledge of either craft beer or wine and be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs that include daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours.
We are open seven days a week, year-round. Interested applicants must have scheduling flexibility as daytime, evening, weekend and holiday shifts will be required.
Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
Knowledge of either craft beer, wine or liquor
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Exceptional customer service skills and energetic upbeat attitude
Ability to work Days/Nights/Weekends and Holidays as scheduled
Ability to lift 50lbs, repeatedly carrying cases of beer, wine, and liquor
Must be at least 21 years old
The above information outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties necessary to the daily operation of the business may be assigned by the Shift
Supervisor / Manager as needed.
Compensation will be hourly based on experience and job history.
BENEFITS
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Great work environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
WEEKEND, NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY IS MANDATORY.
• Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
Compensation will be based on experience.
For further inquiries or to apply please fill out the attached form AND / OR send resume WITH A COVER LETTER to info@westobottleshop.com. The cover letter should include a brief statement as to why you are the perfect candidate for this position. The West-O Bottle Shop is a fun and positive environment that encourages responsible alcohol consumption. We would love to hear about which beer, wine, and spirits you enjoy and why in your cover letter.