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Wine Enthusiast Companies is a prominent multi-channel marketer of a growing line of products that satisfy, inform, enrich, entertain and inspire. We address the wholesale, retail and consumer direct markets and are headquartered just 30 minutes outside of Manhattan in relaxed Mt. Kisco, NY.
Founded in 1979, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the world’s number one source for wine accessories, storage, information, education, events and travel, and is a driving force in the marketplace. Over the last 30 years, this multi-faceted business has thrived along with America’s ever expanding enchantment with wine. Started as a direct mail business, Wine Enthusiast has published over 300 million catalogs. Today Wine Enthusiast successfully markets via direct mail, multiple internet sites and with our business to business division, bringing Wine Enthusiast products into retail stores throughout the nation.
In 1988 Wine Enthusiast Magazine was founded, bringing consumers vital information on the world of wine and hundreds of wine reviews in every issue. The magazine has grown to become the world’s largest periodical devoted exclusively to wine and spirits. Wine Enthusiast Magazine has also launched an ongoing series of consumer and trade wine tasting events led by “Toast of the Town”, a spectacular fine wine and food exposition.
With wine consumption in the U.S. at an all-time high more people than ever are turning to the Wine Enthusiast when they want quality accessories, custom wine racking, wine storage products, information, wine tours, wine events, in short… everything wine.
To learn more about Wine Enthusiast Companies, watch this short video (6:04).
Career Opportunities
Catch the Enthusiasm! The Wine Enthusiast - Direct marketing leader for the past 25 years, providing wine cellars, storage solutions, wine accessories and publisher of the Wine Enthusiast Magazine is enjoying unprecedented growth.
We offer a team-oriented, customer driven environment with competitive starting salaries, company incentives and comprehensive benefits packages.
Types of Internships Available: Challenging yet exciting Internships are available in the following areas:
Wine Department
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a letter of intent and or your résumé to our Human Resources Department via fax (914.218.9187) or email (hr@wineenthusiast.net).
Available Positions:
Internship Position - Wine Department 
Associate Editor/Copy Editor
IT Assistant - 2 Month Assignment
Customer Service Representative
Internship Position - Wine Department
We are seeking someone to join us part-time to support our Assistant Tasting Director in the Tasting & Review department of our Magazine Division. Basic wine knowledge and proficiency in general office software (Microsoft Word, Excel) and web required. Good communication skills and database experience a plus. Main responsibilities include database entry and maintenance: entering & updating wines and reviews as well as tagging and organizing wines. Additional responsibilities of setting up tastings and obtaining contact information may occur, depending on wine proficiency and knowledge development.
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Associate Editor/Copy Editor
We are seeking an experienced, part-time associate editor/copy editor for our established national publishing group, Wine Enthusiast Media for the next four months. This includes our print magazine, published 13 times yearly, and our accompanying and newly re-launched site, WineMag.com, as well as events and promotional and marketing projects.
The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and copy editor in addition to strong Web and CMS skills and a solid, engaged understanding of online media and trends. Rigorous attention to detail is necessary.
Knowledge of the food, wine and spirits industry is a plus. The candidate should be passionate and eager to evolve his/her education on these topics. On-site required. Mt. Kisco location.
This is a 20 - 25 hour per week - four month assignment.
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IT Assistant - 2 Month Assignment
The Wine Enthusiast is seeking an individual who is available for the next two months to provide IT assistance at our Mount Kisco location. This person will have at least one year of IT related experience and possess strong customer service, communication and problem solving skills.
The IT Assistant will be the first point of contact providing assistance and solutions with computing, printing and network issues.
Key Qualifications:
- Broad knowledge of Windows (XP) & Networking
- Familiarity with Macintosh OS 10.4.1 application software (e.g. office suites, graphics and/or web publishing, antivirus, etc) and utilities
- Familiarity with PC desktop/laptop hardware and peripherals
- Ability to systematically investigate and resolve complex hardware, software and network connectivity issues using appropriate operating system and network troubleshooting tools.
- Resourceful at managing changing workload; patient, courteous and professional during challenging situations.
Please put IT Assistant in subject area.
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Customer Service Representative
We are looking for a professional, articulate and dependable person who knows how to put the customer first.
The primary job of the Customer Service Representative is to ensure customers receive timely, accurate and knowledgeable information about our products as well as processing their orders.
Other responsibilities include:
- Answer in-bound customer calls.
- Command thorough product knowledge of our merchandise.
- Process customer orders accurately and quickly via our computer system.
- Assist customers with product selection and questions.
- Process and resolve customer inquires promptly.
Successful candidates will:
- Have 1-2 years of Customer Service experience.
- Maintain fast and accurate data entry skills (Excel is a plus).
- Be detail oriented.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have strong multi-tasking skills and outstanding organizational skills.
- Be able to work in high demand environment with minimal supervision.
- Have a clear, calm and pleasant speaking voice.
- Have prior call center experience.
Only those candidates who meet the position's criteria will be contacted.
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