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Tribeca Wine Merchants

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Fine wine sales

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Tribeca Wine Merchants
Beverage Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$25 - $35/hr (+ commission)

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

Tribeca Wine Merchants is looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic wine professional to join our team in Tribeca. Since 2001, we have specialized in fine and rare wine, working with collectors and wine lovers while remaining very much a neighborhood wine shop.

This is a customer-facing sales role for someone who genuinely loves wine, enjoys talking about it, and can translate that knowledge into thoughtful recommendations without pretension. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable helping a longtime Burgundy collector and someone looking for a great $30 bottle for dinner.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers and provide thoughtful, personalized wine recommendations
  • Drive in-store sales and develop relationships with new and existing clients
  • Operate the POS and handle day-to-day retail transactions
  • Assist with merchandising, receiving, stocking and maintaining the sales floor
  • Help execute in-store tastings, dinners and other events
  • Learn and confidently discuss new arrivals, producers and regions
  • Support the team with occasional local deliveries and general store operations

Who We’re Looking For

  • Strong wine knowledge and genuine curiosity about fine wine
  • Previous wine retail, restaurant, hospitality or sales experience preferred
  • Warm, engaging and comfortable building relationships with customers
  • Reliable, organized and willing to pitch in wherever needed
  • Able to lift and move cases of wine
  • Weekend availability required, with some weekday/evening flexibility a plus
  • WSET, CMS or equivalent wine education is welcome but not required

Why TWM

We’re a small, highly collaborative team with access to extraordinary wines and producers from around the world. This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their fine-wine knowledge while gaining hands-on experience with a sophisticated and engaged clientele.

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 15–25 hours per week. Saturdays and Sundays required.
Location: Tribeca, New York City
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus employee wine benefits.

To apply, please send a résumé and a brief note telling us about your wine background and why you’d like to join Tribeca Wine Merchants.


Company Description

Since 2001, Tribeca Wine Merchants has been more than just a wine shop, we are a part of the fabric of lower Manhattan. Nestled in the heart of Tribeca, we are a proud member of our remarkable neighborhood, welcoming collectors, connoisseurs, and casual drinkers alike. Our philosophy is simple: we champion wines of character, integrity, and impeccable provenance, whether it’s an everyday bottle from an up-and-coming vigneron or one of the world’s most sought-after rarities.

From the beginning, we have been known as one of America’s foremost fine and rare wine merchants, with a deep-rooted specialization in Burgundy. Our unrivaled allocations of the great producers – from benchmarks like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy & d’Auvenay to the new vanguard like Pierre Girardin, Boigey, and beyond – reflect decades of commitment, relationships, and passion for these extraordinary wines.