Beer & Wine Specialist - Flexible Hours & Tastings

Lowes Foods; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Beer Den/Wine Clerk to educate guests on beer and wine, maintain displays, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes tastings, training other clerks, and assisting with inventory and promotions in the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.

Ideal candidates are 21+, with strong sales skills, friendly demeanor, and the ability to work well with teams and management. This on-site position offers engaging in-store experiences and a fun work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beer and wine products and customer needs.
• Familiar with ALE laws governing sale and purchase of beer and wine products.
• Strong sales-minded, communication, guest-service and selling skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to guidelines.
• Able to work well with others.
• Able to read and understand information and direction.
• Able to communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and vendors.
• Able to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 30lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests on beer and wine attributes and guide purchases.
• Display and maintain marketing materials, signage, and prices.
• Maintain sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.
• Collaborate with category managers and suppliers on pricing and selection.
• Train other Beer Den/Wine clerks and ensure information is accessible.
• Conduct tastings in the Beer Den/Wine and during in-store demos or promotions.
• Follow state beer and wine sampling, selling, and purchasing laws.
• Wash and prepare growlers per established practices.
• Fill growlers for guests per filling, sealing and labeling standards.
• Manage inventory of growlers, glassware, lids, and supplies.
• Announce specials and sale information via the PA system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer & wine knowledge

Alcohol laws

Sales skills

Friendly demeanor

Trustworthy

Team player

Reading comprehension

Communication with managers

Physical stamina

Lifting capacity

Age 21+

Job description

Lowes Foods is seeking a Beer Den/Wine Clerk to educate guests on beer and wine, maintain displays, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes tastings, training other clerks, and assisting with inventory and promotions in the Beer Den/Sunmill Wines.

Ideal candidates are 21+, with strong sales skills, friendly demeanor, and the ability to work well with teams and management. This on-site position offers engaging in-store experiences and a fun work environment.