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Sales Associate

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$15.90 - $22.26/hr

Participate in wine, spirits, and beer training to build product knowledge * Maintain knowledge of advertisements, promotions, and loyalty programs * Maintain safety and cleanliness standards across ...

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Sales Associate - Full Time

Roseville, MI · On-site

$15.90 - $22.26/hr

Participate in wine, spirits, and beer training to build product knowledge * Maintain knowledge of advertisements, promotions, and loyalty programs * Maintain safety and cleanliness standards across ...

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Sales Associate - Part Time

Roseville, MI · On-site

$15.90 - $22.26/hr

Participate in wine, spirits, and beer training to build product knowledge * Maintain knowledge of advertisements, promotions, and loyalty programs * Maintain safety and cleanliness standards across ...

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What is a wine associate?

Wine Associates are professionals who assist customers in selecting, purchasing, and learning about wines, typically in retail stores, wineries, or restaurants. They provide recommendations based on customer preferences, offer information about different wine varieties, regions, and food pairings, and sometimes handle inventory or organize tastings. Their goal is to enhance the customer experience and increase wine sales by sharing their knowledge and passion for wine.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a wine associate?

To thrive as a Wine Associate, you need a solid understanding of wine varieties, tasting techniques, and customer service, often supported by retail or hospitality experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and wine certification programs like WSET is valuable. Outstanding interpersonal skills, salesmanship, and enthusiasm for educating customers set top performers apart. These skills ensure excellent customer experiences, drive sales, and help maintain an engaging and knowledgeable retail environment.

What are common challenges faced by wine associates, and how can they address them?

Wine Associates often face challenges such as staying updated on a wide variety of wines, catering to diverse customer preferences, and handling inventory management. To overcome these, it's helpful to engage in regular tastings, attend industry trainings, and collaborate closely with team members and vendors. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn can make it easier to recommend wines confidently and build rapport with customers, ensuring a rewarding experience for both staff and guests.

What is the difference between Wine Associate vs Wine Sommelier?

AspectWine AssociateWine Sommelier
CertificationsBasic wine knowledge, sometimes certifications like WSET Level 1 or 2Advanced certifications such as WSET Level 3 or Court of Master Sommeliers
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, wine shops, restaurantsUpscale restaurants, wine bars, hotels
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking, basic wine recommendationsWine service, tasting, pairing, customer education

While both roles involve wine knowledge, a Wine Associate typically works in retail or casual settings with basic wine expertise, whereas a Wine Sommelier has advanced training and works in fine dining environments, focusing on wine service and pairing. The roles differ mainly in certification level, responsibilities, and work setting, but both require a passion for wine and customer service skills.

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Infographic showing various Wine Associate job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$20.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking Warehouse Associates to work the Night Shift at our depot in Grand Rapids.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Associate, you play a critical role in getting our product out to our customers. You are responsible for accurately loading products from within our warehouse onto our delivery trucks to be distributed to our customers throughout Michigan. You accurately select full cases and individual bottles of product for distribution. By stacking light-on-heavy and making sure that labels are facing out, you stack products on pallets safely and effectively.
Your attention to safety is especially important as you operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport products. You keep the loading dock in order and moving by staging and shrink-wrapping pallets properly in preparation for loading into delivery trucks. You take pride in keeping the warehouse and your work zone clean and organized. As an efficient worker, you maintain an optimal "case-per-hour rate. You get great satisfaction out of keeping things organized and ensuring that orders are ready for delivery on time!
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This position operates in a warehouse environment. The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration where the noise level can be loud. This position is also very active and must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds; push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and regularly to read, write and communicate in English.
Work Schedule
This is a night shift position working Sunday through Thursday with shifts starting at 7:00 PM. This position must work until the job is finished which requires mandatory overtime and will occasionally work Fridays based on holiday schedules and business needs.
Pay & Benefits
  • Entry-Level wage between $20.90 per hour
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus (paid quarterly)
  • Individual Accuracy Bonus (paid monthly)
  • Vacation and Personal Time
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
  • Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
  • Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

Required Qualifications
  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma/GED (preferred)
  • Ability to be active and on your feet for an entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 55 lbs., and push or pull up to 100 lbs.

Additional Requirements
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
  • Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
  • Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
  • Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,100 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.
All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.
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