Beer/Wine Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

BEER/WINE SALES SPECIALIST

SUMMARY OF ROLE: 

Exceed our customers’ evolving expectations by preparing and ensuring the freshest quality product while providing World Class customer service and a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience. Our beer/wine specialist is responsible supporting all aspects of the wine and beer division.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to represent A Culture of Caring and The Pursuit of ExcellenceÔ through Big Y’s Firm FoundationsÔ (Character, Collaboration, Personal Development, Actions & Results).
2. Ability to demonstrate a passion for wine and food through interactive sales techniques.
3. Must project a clean and professional appearance.
4. Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct.
5. Ability to operate within Company policies, procedures, and standards.
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store.
7. Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize and follow-through.
8. Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
9. Ability to learn and utilize computer applications.
10. Must be 21 years of age. 
11. Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Exceed our customers’ evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing World Class customer service and a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience. 
2. Assist customers with beer and wine choices; offer suggestions and guidance with event planning.
3. Monitor, order, receive and maintain department product and/or supplies using appropriate tools.
4. Ensure proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, chill case, sales floor, backroom, etc.).
5. Operate and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.
6. Engage in and encourage continuous improvement through ideas and innovation (e.g., Group Problem SolvingÔ (GPS) and Keep ThinkingÔ).
7. Adhere to and enforce all government employment and labor regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures (e.g., employment laws concerning minors, harassment, discrimination, etc.).
8. Adhere to and enforce all government food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures (e.g., processing, cleaning, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, etc.).
9. Adhere to and enforce all government safety regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures (e.g., proper use of equipment, cleaning, straightening, sweeping, clearing unsafe conditions, etc.), as well as report and collaborate with Risk Management on all claims.
10. Adhere to and enforce all Company loss prevention policies and procedures (e.g., taking accurate inventory, controlling waste and utilities, damaged goods, reporting theft, etc.).
11. Adhere to all Company procedures regarding store conditions.
12. Complete all training requirements by respective due dates.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS as needed:

1. Bag/box products, operate a cash register, retrieve carriages, return back-shop, and perform other tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Medium work: Lifting 50 lb. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
2. Continuously standing, walking, fingering, and handling. 
3. Frequently bending, reaching, balancing, and feeling.
4. Occasionally squatting, climbing, kneeling, or crouching.