Wine Steward

JOB DESCRIPTION WINE STEWARD/STEWARDESS JOB PURPOSE: To select, requisition, sell and promote wines in the wine department. BASIC DUTIES: 1. Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all customers. 2. Works with wine reps to determine optimum selection/offering for a particular stores clientele. 3. Discusses wines with customers to help them determine the best wine selection for their event. 4. Trains other wine demonstrators/stewards. 5. Recommends wine to accompany food (e.g. cheese, crackers, etc.). 6. Stocks shelves, counters or tables with merchandise. 7. Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales. 8. Obtain merchandise requested by customer. 9. Answers customer’s questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise. 10. Clean shelves, counters and table. 11. Keeps record of sales, prepares inventory of stock. 12. Ensures that proper signage and shelf talkers are in place. OTHER DUTIES: 1. Perform all other duties as assigned by management. 2. Announce specials and sale info on the PA system. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of wine. 2. Is familiar with ALE laws governing sell, and purchasing of wine products. 3. Sales minded. 4. Friendly, outgoing personality. 5. Individual must be self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to all guidelines. 6. Ability to work well with others. 7. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time. 8. Ability to lift 30lbs. consistently and 50lbs. occasionally. 9. Ability to read and understand information and direction. 10. Effective communication, customer service and selling skills. 11. Must be at least 21 years old. 12. Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and wine representatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By acknowledging this document by entering my electronic signature, I acknowledge that I have read the job description for my position and have been shown the essential functions of the position for which I am applying. I certify that I can perform the essential functions of this job description and job demonstrated for me. I further acknowledge that should I be employed, my continued employment will be contingent upon but not limited to successful performance of the essential functions of my position.