Wine Steward - Marion

HomeBuys, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeBuys, INC. is seeking a Wine Steward in Marion, Ohio. The role focuses on greeting customers, guiding wine selections, pouring tastings, stocking and inventory control, and assisting with events and daily operations.

The ideal candidate has strong people skills, a professional appearance, and is able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods. Flexible schedule including weekends and events is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wine/alcohol sales experience a plus.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand, walk, lift and bend for up to 8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and courteously.
• Guide customers to wines they enjoy.
• Pour wines for tasting.
• Stock and maintain wine inventory.
• Assist with daily operations and events setup/cleanup.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Receive wine deliveries and manage inventory.
• Monitor inventory and ensure timely delivery.
• Work in a team and support other duties as assigned.
• Attend events to learn current wine trends.
• Care for budgets and sales reporting.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 21+

Job description

The Wine Steward is responsible for ensuring that our valued customers have a positive and memorable experience while purchasing wine. Greeting customers promptly and courteously; guiding customers to wines they enjoy; setting up and cleaning up daily operations and special events; stocking wine; accurately performing daily wine inventory; and money handling procedures are just some of the tasks that fall under the Wine Steward role.

Responsibilities

• Excellent people skills; able to project a friendly and helpful manner at all times
• Able to perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Greets all visitors to the store and pours wines for tasting
• Effectively suggests and sells wine to customers
• Work in a team environment and open to performing other duties as assigned
• Ordering, stocking, and maintaining all products in the wine department
• Making reasonable choices with the ordering of products
• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers
• Receiving of all wine products
• Monitoring inventory and tracking products and ensuring timely delivery
• Responsible for staying inside budgets and managing sales reports
• Going to events to know what’s trending

Education & Skills

• Required to be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent and/or qualified experience required
• Wine/alcohol sales experience a plus
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for up to 8 hours a day

Hours & Compensation

• Able to work a flexible schedule: weekends, holidays, evenings, and events required
• Full time and part time hours available
• $15 - $17/hour based on relevant experience

HomeBuys, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. HomeBuys, INC. will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any characteristic protected by law. This includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, genetics, and veteran status. HomeBuys, INC. will make employment decisions based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.