Sales Associate, Christie's Wine and Spirits (Temporary)
Sales Associate, Christie's Wine and Spirits (Temporary)
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
Why This Role Matters
The Sales Associate is responsible for delivering a welcoming and positive guest service experience to all Wine Retail customers by maintaining a well-merchandised environment. This role will drive sales by engaging with customers and advising them on products, assisting the Retail Sales Manager with day-to-day front of house and in-store responsibilities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Deliver exceptional service and a personalized experience by greeting customers,in person or via phone,buildingrelationships, and informing about products and services
Organize and distribute inventory,receivingand stockingwinetomaintainstorefront
Assistwith inventorymanagement, reviewingdepletions,invoices,and requisitions
Assistwith in-storepurchases,pick-up,andcoordination and support of deliveries
Draft andmaintainaccuratewine descriptions and tasting notes
Execute wine classes andevents, including set up, check-in, pouring, and breakdown
Participate in wine and spirits training to build product knowledge
Maintain safety and cleanliness standards across the store
Ensure practicesare in compliance withSLA rules and regulations
Other duties and projects as assigned by Manager
Physical Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to safely lift, load, and handleup to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders andrepeatedly lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, twist, and kneel
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
What you’ll bring to the team
Genuine appreciation of and passion forfinewine and spirits
Minimum1+ years ofwinesales experience,winespecificcertification, comparable level of knowledgepreferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communications
Superior, hospitality-driven client service skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize thoughtfully, and manage competing deadlines
Strong follow-up skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to workeffectively andindependentlywithin a collaborative team environment
Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Closing Date: September 24th, 2026
*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.