Liquor Specialist | Customer-Driven Sales & Tastings

Binny's Beverage Depot; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Binny's Beverage Depot in Orland Park, IL is seeking a full-time store associate with deep liquor knowledge and a passion for specialty spirits to drive department sales. This role emphasizes superior customer service and hands-on engagement with product selection and tastings.

You will assist customers, learn more about store offerings, and work with the team to keep the department and store organized, stocked, and merchandised, with responsibilities that may extend to other departments as

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Detailed knowledge of liquor categories (e.g., whiskeys, vodkas, brandies).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to count cash and make change accurately.
• Ability to operate business machines (scanners, keyboards, etc.).
• Ability to pass alcohol training and maintain certification.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and managers.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and stairs.
• Ability to work in cold areas and maintain attendance.
• Ability to attend tasting events and sample products to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
• Continues to develop knowledge of store products.
• Works as part of a team to keep the department and store organized and merchandised; moving, stocking and staging product.
• May be required to assist in other departments.
• Performs all duties of a Store Associate as directed by Supervisors.

Skills

Liquor knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Binny's Beverage Depot in Orland Park, IL is seeking a full-time store associate with deep liquor knowledge and a passion for specialty spirits to drive department sales. This role emphasizes superior customer service and hands-on engagement with product selection and tastings.

You will assist customers, learn more about store offerings, and work with the team to keep the department and store organized, stocked, and merchandised, with responsibilities that may extend to other departments as