Beer Den/Wine Clerk PT

Lowes Foods; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Winston-Salem operates the Beer Den and Sunmill Wines, delivering personal guest interactions to guide beer and wine purchases and build loyalty.

The role involves educating guests, maintaining displays, conducting tastings, and ensuring compliance with ALE laws while collaborating with category managers and suppliers. You will train staff and handle growler prep and inventory as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beer and wine attributes and sell-through.
• Familiar with ALE laws governing beer and wine sales.
• Sales-minded with guest service and selling skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to engage guests.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests on beer and wine attributes and assist with selections.
• Display and maintain Beer Den/Sunmill Wines materials and signage.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines area.
• Manage pricing, product selection with category managers and suppliers.
• Train other Beer Den/Wine clerks and ensure information is accurate for hosts.
• Conduct tastings and in-store demos/promotions as needed.
• Follow ALE laws governing sampling, sale and purchase.
• Wash and prepare growlers and fill orders per standards.
• Maintain inventory of growlers, glassware and supplies.
• Announce specials on the PA system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer & wine knowledge

Sales & guest service

Communication

Teamwork

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.