Wine Steward (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist customers with B/W/L purchases by providing knowledgeable recommendations and suggestions.
• Educate customers on wine consumption and food pairings
• Take an active role in building the store¿s beer/wine assortment, throughout the year and at resets, by regularly communicating with distributors and LOB Merchandising staff.
• Plan seasonal and major promotional operations with the Store Leader for out-of-department display placement, keep record of results
• Assist with implementing marketing techniques to drive sales.
• Develop and execute merchandising and marketing programs to drive sales and profit margins
• Follow proper procedures to ensure BWL meets out-of-stock, shrink and inventory level goals.
• Develop unique customer tasting events and sampling programs
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving and stocking of BWL products, and proper signage within department.
• Participate in on-going product and customer service training programs; attend distributor trade shows as necessary
• Participate in ¿in-store¿ team meetings and regional meetings.
• Ensure store and personal compliance with Ohio Liquor Laws and company policies and procedures regarding Alcohol; ability to uncover any potential under-age or intoxicated individual and ensure no alcohol is sold to that person.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor (to ensure safety), and ensure that sanitation regulations are met.
• Knowledge of code dating.
• Visit competition regularly and at least once a month.
• Little or no financial or budgetary responsibility.

Education and Training Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required

• 6 months to 1 year
• Sales training or related experience
• Previous management experience or training

Experience Desired

• Wine knowledge and/or wine industry experience
• Experience in retail food, catering or restaurant environment
• Professional certification in wine

Age Requirement

• At least 21 years of age

Shift

** Retail Shifts **

Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Customer Focused
• Gets Things Done
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Respect for Self and Others
• Composure
• Continuous Learner
• Open to Feedback
• Presentation & Verbal Communic

Work Environment

• Normal store environment with no continuous exposure to extreme temps, dust, etc

Physical requirements

• Lifting Up to 50 pounds
• Carrying Up to 50 pounds

Equipment Used

• Calculator
• Computer
• Copier
• Fax Machine
• Printer
• Telephone
• Marking guns
• Pricing guns
• Wine dispensing unit
• Growler Station
• Ordering Machine

Location/Division

COD