Wine Specialist / Steward at Jungle Jim's

Fairfield, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wine Expertise, Hospitality, Customer Consultation, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Merchandising, Staff Mentoring, Sales Techniques, Food Pairing, Inventory Curation

Industry

Retail

Description

Wine Specialist / Steward About the Role: Jungle Jim’s International Market is seeking an experienced Wine Specialist / Steward to join our expertly driven Beer & Wine Department. Featuring an award-winning selection that includes more than 17,000 wine labels and a world-class Wine Cellar, our department is one of the largest and most renowned in the country. This role requires a high level of wine expertise and a genuine passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for guiding discerning buyers, hosting premium tasting events, and sharing your deep knowledge with our customers and team. * Provide expert-level recommendations and consultations to retail customers and high-end wine collectors. * Plan, organize, promote, and host engaging, educational wine tastings and special high-profile department events. * Actively engage with customers on the sales floor to build relationships, increase average cart sizes, and meet sales goals. * Merchandise high-end selections and monitor market trends to help curate new, exciting, and highly profitable products for our shelves. * Share your expertise with the rest of the team, mentoring and helping educate general department staff on product knowledge and sales techniques. * Help maintain the premium look and feel of our high-end wine areas and Wine Cellar. What We’re Looking For: * Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, and food pairings (Sommelier or WSET certifications are highly preferred). * Proven experience in premium wine retail, fine dining hospitality, or the beverage industry with a track record of driving sales. * Exceptional communication and public speaking skills for hosting dynamic tastings, large events, and interacting with guests. * A results-driven mindset paired with a friendly, approachable attitude and deep industry expertise. Benefits: * Competitive pay. * Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two years. * Paid vacation time starting at six months. (Full-Time only) * Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days. (Full-Time only) * 401(k) * Many opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities

Provide expert wine recommendations to retail customers and high-end collectors while hosting educational tasting events. Responsibilities also include merchandising high-end selections and mentoring staff on product knowledge.