Beer Den/Wine Clerk PT

W. Lee Flowers; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

W. Lee Flowers is seeking a Beer Den/Wine Clerk to educate guests on beer and wine attributes, maintain displays, and ensure a high standard of guest service. This role includes tastings, store promotions, and adherence to state alcohol laws within the West Columbia location.

The ideal candidate has strong sales skills, a friendly personality, and the ability to work well with others, management, and vendors. 21+ with physical stamina for active duties is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beer and wine products and attributes.
• Familiarity with state ALE laws governing sale and purchase.
• Sales minded with strong guest service and selling skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy; adheres to guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others and in a team.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication with store management and vendors.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests on product attributes and guide selections.
• Ensure proper display and use of marketing materials.
• Maintain sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den/Wine area.
• Coordinate with category managers for pricing and selection.
• Train other clerks and ensure information is available to hosts.
• Conduct tastings and in-store demos as needed.
• Follow state laws governing sampling, sale and purchasing.
• Wash and prepare growlers and fill per standards.
• Track and replenish growlers, glassware, and supplies.
• Announce specials and sales information on PA system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer & Wine knowledge

ALE laws familiarity

Sales skills

Guest service

Friendly personality

Self-motivated

Team player

Reading & comprehension

Effective communication

Physical ability

21+ years old

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

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

Qualifications

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