About this role
Overview
To select, requisition, sell and promote wines in the wine department.
Responsibilities
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- Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests.
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- Works with wine reps to determine optimum selection/offering for a particular stores clientele.
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- Discusses wines with guests to help them determine the best wine selection for their event.
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- Trains other wine demonstrators/stewards.
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- Recommends wine to accompany food (e.g. cheese, crackers, etc.).
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- Stocks shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
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- Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
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- Obtain merchandise requested by guest.
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- Answers guest’s questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise.
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- Clean shelves, counters and table.
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- Keeps record of sales, prepares inventory of stock.
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- Ensures that proper signage and shelf talkers are in place.
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- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
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- Announce specials and sale info on the PA system.
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- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
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- Knowledge of wine.
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- Is familiar with ALE laws governing sell, and purchasing of wine products.
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- Sales minded.
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- Friendly, outgoing personality.
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- Individual must be self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to all guidelines.
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- Ability to work well with others.
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- Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
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- Ability to lift 30lbs. consistently and 50lbs. occasionally.
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- Ability to read and understand information and direction.
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- Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
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- Must be at least 21 years old.
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- Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and wine representatives.