Beer Den/Wine Clerk PT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Winterville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Winterville, NC is seeking a Beer Den/Wine Clerk to assist guests, educate on beer and wine, and maintain displays. You will handle tastings, assist with price signage, and ensure clean beer and wine areas.

You will collaborate with managers and suppliers, train hosts, and follow ALE laws governing sampling and purchase, while providing friendly, sales-minded service.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of beer and wine.
• Familiar with ALE laws governing sale and purchase 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 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 provide guidance for needs/preferences.
• Ensure marketing materials, signage, prices and flyers are displayed and used.
• Maintain sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den/Wine area.
• Work with category managers and suppliers to ensure proper pricing and product selection.
• Train other Beer Den/Wine clerks and ensure information is correct for hosts.
• Conduct tastings in the Beer Den/Wine area and for in-store demos or promotions.
• Follow state laws governing sampling, sale and purchasing of beer and wine.
• Wash and prepare growlers according to established practices.
• Fill growlers upon request following filling, sealing and labeling standards.
• Maintain inventory of growlers, glass, lids and supplies.
• Announce specials and sale information on the PA system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Wine knowledge

Sales mindset

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Reading directions

Vendor communication

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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