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Wine & Spirits Sales Associate – Store Operations & Business Development - Vintage Grape Wines and Spirits - New York

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About Vintage Grape
Vintage Grape is a boutique wine and spirits shop on Manhattan's Upper East Side, known for curating some of the most sought-after bottles in the New York market. We're a tight-knit team with deep ties to our neighborhood and a diverse, loyal clientele.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced wine and spirits professional to join us as a Sales Associate with strong operational and business development capabilities. This role blends day-to-day store operations, hands-on customer service, and sales — with real influence over how the store runs and grows. For the right candidate, title and responsibilities are flexible — we want to find someone who can grow with us.
What You'll Do

  • Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stock counts
  • Be a primary point of contact between ownership and our customers, handling communications with professionalism and care
  • Guide customers through selections and food pairings — if a customer asks for something specific, help them find it or introduce them to something even better suited to their taste
  • Review other areas of the business (merchandising, workflows, customer touchpoints, etc.) and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Schedule and run in-store tastings and rep appointments
  • Advise ownership on SKU selections, vendor relationships, and quality control
  • Track inventory movements to identify neighborhood demand trends
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities — new customer segments, partnerships, events, or vendor relationships that grow the store
  • Train staff on wine knowledge, sales techniques, and operational procedures
  • Follow all standard opening/closing and cash-handling procedures

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 1 year of professional wine and spirits experience (retail preferred)
  • Prior experience in retail operations or store management strongly preferred
  • WSET or CMS certification a plus
  • Strong communication skills and comfort acting as a liaison between ownership, staff, and customers
  • A proactive, customer-first attitude with a sharp eye for identifying gaps or opportunities
  • Someone who thrives in a boutique, community-oriented environment

The Details

  • Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan (in-person only)
  • Type: Full-time or Part-time
  • Schedule: 8-hour shifts, weekend availability required
  • Benefits: Employee discount, flexible scheduling

Application Question(s):

  • Wine and Spirit Sales Experience
  • Retail Operations / Management Experience

Experience:

  • Wine sales: 2 - 3 years (Required)
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  • Experience
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  • Employment
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  • Salary
    $20 – $28 hourly
  • Starting time
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Vintage Grape is a boutique wine and spirits shop on Manhattan's Upper East Side, known for curating some of the most sought-after bottles in the New York market. We're a tight-knit team with deep ties to our neighborhood and a diverse, loy

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