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Thursday, August 20, 2026 · No. 231
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Sales Associate, Christie's Wine and Spirits (Temporary)

Christie's · New York · USD 24–26 · Posted 19 August 2026

Part time 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, build ing relationships, and informing about products and services Organize and distribute inventory, receiving and stocking wine to maintain storefront Assist with inventory management, reviewing depletions, invoice s , and requisition s Assist with in-store purchases , pick-up , and coordination and support of deliver ies Draft and maintain accurate wine descriptions and tasting notes Execute wine classes and events , 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 practices are in compliance with SLA 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 handle up to 50 lbs. Ability to c limb ladders and repeatedly 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 for fine wine and spirits Minimum 1 + years of wine sales experience , wine specific certification , comparable level of knowledge preferred 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 work effectively and independently within 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 2nd, 2026 *Posted

salary

range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range Hourly: $24.00 - $26.00

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