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Assistant Store Manager at Sunrise Cellars Fine Wines & Spirits - Caldwell & Westfield NJ Assistant Store Manager at Sunrise Cellars Fine Wines & Spirits - Caldwell & Westfield NJ in Essex Fells, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Company Description Sunrise Cellars Fine Wines & Spirits is a specialty liquor retailer with locations in Caldwell and Westfield, NJ, offering fine wines, craft spirits, premium beers, and legal THC-infused beverages. The stores provide a curated selection ranging from everyday favorites to rare and limited offerings, supported by convenient local delivery, pickup, and online shopping. Sunrise Cellars hosts exclusive tastings and events, collaborating with top brands to create unique experiences for guests. The company also offers custom gifting services for both corporate and personal occasions, emphasizing attentive service and an elevated shopping experience. Team members join a dynamic, customer-focused environment that celebrates quality, discovery, and hospitality. Role Description The Assistant Store Manager is a contract, on-site role based at the Caldwell, NJ location, supporting daily operations and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. This role assists with opening and closing procedures, supervises floor activities, and helps manage inventory, merchandising, and product displays across wine, spirits, beer, and specialty items. The Assistant Store Manager provides hands-on customer service, helps guests with product selection, and supports in-store events and tastings. Responsibilities include coaching team members on service standards, monitoring loss prevention practices, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and coordinating with the Store Manager on sales goals and promotional initiatives. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on store needs.

Qualifications Customer-facing skills:

ability to deliver strong Customer Service and maintain high Customer Satisfaction.

Interpersonal skills:

clear, professional Communication skills for interacting with guests, partners, and team members.

Operational skills:

experience with Store Management, including daily operations, inventory support, and merchandising.

Security and compliance skills:

familiarity with Retail Loss Prevention practices and adherence to age-verification and regulatory requirements. Prior retail or hospitality experience, preferably in wine, spirits, or specialty food and beverage. Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move cases of product, and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability in time management and scheduling. High school diploma or equivalent; wine and spirits knowledge or relevant certifications are a plus.