Product Specialist - JAK's Kitsilano

We’re so grateful you’re here!

We are seeking a Wine Specialist to live our purpose of: Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits!

About JAK’s
With 10 liquor store locations, JAK'S is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, spirits industry. We are a family-owned business that knows our success comes from the people who make us, us and we are committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, learning and FUN! JAK's will support you to be the most successful you can be; both personally and professionally.

Perks and Benefits:

-Competitive wages, plus tips

-Paid Professional Development (WSET, Prud Homme, Whiskey/Gin Ambassador &
Leadership courses) 

-Monthly tasting allowance

-A generous staff discount

-Onboarding and training program

-Product Knowledge seminars with tasting kits

-Medical Benefits

-Quarterly incentives

The Ideal Candidate:  

- Will have polished customer service skills and a passion for our products; specifically wine or craft beer, but also cider and spirits

- Enjoys helping others and building relationships with our guests

- Has a desire to grow and learn 

- Is able to lift 50lbs safely

- Has prior experience in wine sales

- WSET2 / WSET3 or equivalent

Some of what you will do in this job is:

- Assist customers with product selection, providing food pairing suggestions where appropriate

- Receive orders, unloading pallets and stocking the sales floor

- Educating guests about the product and what’s behind each bottle

- Maintain overall presentation of the store

- Process orders at the cash desk, ensuring that each guest has an excellent in-store experience

- Complete warehouse duties (stocking shelves, stacking pallets, reorganizing the warehouse area, etc.) 

Expectations of the Role:

- Availability (3-5 days/wk), including evenings and weekends.  

- Wine education for staff, merchandising of wine categories, providing internal communication about stock-outs, customer requests, store needs, etc (in-store Wine Category Management)

- Support with all store functions, including cash register, stocking, and greet customers at the door.

- Managing time effectively and completing tasks in a timely manner to keep up with a very fast-paced store. 

It is our goal to build teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it!