BEER-WINE-LIQR/LEAD CLERK

• Must be 21 years of age • Effective communication skills • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction) • Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired

• High school education or equivalent preferred • Management experience preferred • Beer/Wine/Liquor experience • Familiar with industry terms and processes • Retail experience • Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and how they are made • Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers as they relate to the customer • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)• Promote trust and respect among associates. • Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates. • Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets. • Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation. • Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process. • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store. • Offer product samples, consistent with company guidelines and applicable laws, to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about. • Inform customers of Beer/Wine/Spirit specials. • Display a positive attitude. • Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results. • Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management. • Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in- store promotions, especially promotions that affect the Beer/Wine/Spirits. • Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor. • Implement the period promotional plan for the department. • Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports. • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory. • Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.. • Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering. • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.