Closing Sales Lead - Brown Jug - Fireweed

Goldrushliquor; Alaska; On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Brown Jug in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Closing Sales Lead for the Fireweed store to greet customers, advise on product selections, and drive sales on a closing shift. You’ll educate shoppers on specials, keep the store tidy, and support management as needed.

The role offers $19.00–$22.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn higher pay through educational raises and performance bonuses. Must be 21+ with a passion for wine, beer, and spirits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with customers and sales staff.
• Knowledge or interest in wine, beer, and/or spirits.
• Retail sales experience, or related customer service training a plus.
• Alcohol Server Card (Can be obtained after your job offer).

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and engage them in conversation to identify their shopping needs
• "Build the Basket" by recommending additional items to customers
• Answer customer questions and resolve their concerns
• Motivate and energize sales associates to focus on great customer service
• Educate customers on company initiatives like the current sales and features, products exclusive to Brown Jug, and special offerings such as Brown Jug’s wine club
• Help keep the store clean, organized, stocked, and tagged
• Support the store management team as needed
• Additional Duties as assigned

Skills

Age 21+

Strong communication

Wine/beer/spirits knowledge

Retail sales experience

Job description

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Closing Sales Lead - Brown Jug - Fireweed

Brown Jug Fireweed, Anchorage, AK, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1621

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Overview:

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer, and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. As a Sales Lead, you’ll engage with Brown Jug customers, provide top-notch customer service, and help educate them about the great products we offer. If you are passionate about wine, beer, or spirits, or just love helping others find the perfect bottle to take home, this is the job for you!

This position will assist the closing shift at the Brown Jug Fireweed Store (223) located at 525 W Fireweed Lane.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Greet customers and engage them in conversation to identify their shopping needs
• “Build the Basket” by recommending additional items to customers
• Answer customer questions and resolve their concerns
• Motivate and energize sales associates to focus on great customer service
• Educate customers on company initiatives like the current sales and features, products exclusive to Brown Jug, and special offerings such as Brown Jug’s wine club
• Help keep the store clean, organized, stocked, and tagged
• Support the store management team as needed
• Additional Duties as assigned

Payrate: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour for closing sales leads
Brown Jug supports educational-based pay increases, that can increase your hourly rate to over $30.00!

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong communication skills for interactions with customers and sales staff
• Knowledge or interest in wine, beer, and/or spirits
• Retail sales experience, or related customer service training a plus
• Alcohol Server Card (Can be obtained after your job offer)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates including but not limited to Liquor Stores USA North Inc. dba Brown Jug and dba Gold Rush Liquor (collectively referred to as “Afognak” or “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

Pay Transparency and Company Benefits
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Benefits are based on the role for which an employee is hired.

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