Beer Den/Wine Clerk FT

Lowes Foods; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Beer Den/Wine Clerk to engage guests, educate on beer and wine, manage inventory, and uphold brand standards at the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines. You will perform tastings, help with product selection, and ensure signage and pricing are accurate.

The role requires strong guest service, compliance with state laws, and the ability to lift and stand for extended periods. Candidate must be 21+ and able to work collaboratively with store teams.

Qualifications

• Working understanding of beer and wine.
• Familiarity with ALE laws governing sale and purchase of beer and wine.
• Sales-minded with effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Ability to communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and vendors.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests on beer and wine attributes and guide for needs.
• Ensure marketing materials, signage, prices and flyers are properly displayed and maintained.
• Maintain sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.
• Coordinate with category managers and suppliers on pricing and product selection.
• Train other Beer Den/Wine clerks and ensure information is available to hosts.
• Conduct tastings in-store and for promotions/demos.
• Follow state laws governing sampling, sale and purchase of beer and wine.
• Wash and prepare growlers; fill growlers on request following standards.
• Maintain inventory of growlers, glass, lids and related supplies.
• Announce specials and sale information on the PA system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer and wine knowledge

Sales mindset

Guest service

Friendly personality

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Reading/comprehension

Communication with managers/vendors

Physical stamina

Age 21+

Job description

Overview

To grow community through building guest loyalty and maximizing profits by providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests on product attributes and information and provide guidance for specific needs/preferences.
• Ensure marketing and brand materials and tools are properly displayed, maintained and utilized including, signage, prices, flyers, etc.
• Maintain the sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.
• Work with category managers and suppliers to ensure proper pricing and product selection.
• Train other Beer Den/Wine clerks and ensure information is correct and available for all hosts who work in the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.
• Conduct tastings as needed in the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines as well as for in-store demos or promotions.
• Follow all state laws governing the sampling, sale and purchasing of beer and wine.
• Wash and prepare growlers according to established practices.
• Fill growlers upon request by the guest according to established filling, sealing and labeling standards.
• Maintain inventory of growlers, glass, lids and all other Beer Den and wine supplies through monitoring and ordering.
• Announce specials and sale information on the PA system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Working understanding of beer and wine.
• Is familiar with ALE laws governing sell, and purchasing of beer and wine products.
• Sales minded with effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to all guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and vendors.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30lbs. consistently and 50lbs. occasionally.
• Must be at least 21 years old.