Applicants for this position must possess a thorough, in-depth knowledge of the liquor category. A passion for specialty spirits is required along with superior customer service skills to drive sales within a specific department. This is a full-time hourly position.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
- Continues to develop knowledge of store products.
- Works as part of a team to keep the department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
- May be required to assist in other departments.
- Performs all duties of a Store Associate as directed by Supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge liquor and its categories (i.e. whiskeys, vodkas, brandies, etc.)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
- Ability to count cash and make change accurately.
- Ability to operate business machines (scanners, computer keyboards, etc.).
- Ability to pass any applicable alcohol training class and maintain a current certification card.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 40-50 pounds.
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers and managers.
- Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Ability to read small type.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to repeatedly walk up and down stairs.
- Ability to work in cold areas.
- Ability to work hours as scheduled.
- Consistent and regular attendance.
- Ability to attend tasting events and sample product to better assist customers with their selections.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The hourly pay range for this position is $17.50-$22.00.
- Binnys offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, a 401(k) plan, educational reimbursement, PTO time, paid sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and an employee discount.