Beverage Specialist (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Whole Foods Market

  Detroit, Michigan

Job Description

Order, replenish, and merchandise non-perishables products and participate in regional and national sales promotions. Retain minimal back stock levels, build and maintain displays arround the store, control spoilage, and maximize sales. Educate customers and team members about beer and wine, maintain vendor relationships, and provide consistent, excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Replenish products through proper buying procedures.
• Ensure product orders are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns.
• Ensure the product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests.
• Find placement for all new products.
• Provide outstanding customer service; ensure customer needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation or product.
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Build displays according to movement, promotions, profitability, value and regional guidance.
• Participate in regional and national sales promotions.
• Oversee customer special order process.
• Educate team members and customers on new, local, and private label products.
• Follow department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking of product.
• Maintain and monitor department waste, spoilage, sweep, and transfer logs.
• Maintain a clean and well organized work area.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Ensure that back stock levels are kept to a minimum, while ensuring that top moving products are kept in stock.
• Control data issues related to the beverage sub team
• Communicate with regional and store leadership about any issues pertaining to the sub team

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to understand and convey to others the differentiating factors about our products
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• Ability to sell proactively
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Strong organization skills
• Basic proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 1+ year buying/merchandising experience
• Keen merchandising eye
• Understanding of operational efficiencies
• 1+ year non-perishables experience
• Knowledge of beer and wine
• Team Oriented
• Customer Service Focus

How To Apply