Le Bon Marché Wine Specialist

About Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet and assess client needs, recommending an extensive selection of wines and spirits with knowledgeable, compelling guidance that facilitates purchasing decisions and builds loyalty
• Execute transactions at point of sale, identify cross-selling opportunities, and maintain transaction accuracy
• Ensure the visual appeal and proper maintenance of the wine department through merchandising, restocking, cleaning, and strategic product placement
• Participate in pre-purchase tastings with producers and conduct customer-facing tastings to showcase products and drive engagement
• Manage daily operations including inventory counts, order preparation, and administrative tasks related to the wine section

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a wine specialist, sommelier, or equivalent role in a luxury retail or hospitality environment
• Demonstrated mastery of wine and spirits product knowledge with ability to articulate tasting notes, terroir, and pairing recommendations
• Strong sales acumen coupled with genuine enthusiasm for sharing expertise with clients
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with natural ability to build rapport with diverse clientele

Skills

Experience

Prior successful experience as a wine specialist, sommelier, or in a comparable wine retail or hospitality role is essential. Beginners without prior experience in wine sales or service roles will not meet the requirements.

Education

Formal training in viticulture, sommelier certification (WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent), or equivalent professional development in wine and spirits is preferred but not mandatory if substantive practical experience can be demonstrated.

Workplace

Culture

Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.

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