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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Mentor, OH
Mentor, Ohio

About this job

Wine Stewards at Giant Eagle create points of difference from our competition by enhancing the customer shopping experience, offering recommendations for wine, food, and entertainment.
Our well-trained, knowledgeable Wine Stewards help develop and showcase Giant Eagle's Passion for Food, and leverage their expertise to position our stores as THE stores to shop for wine and beer.

Requirements

  • 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.