Beer and Wine Steward

ZUPAN Enterprises oregon•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Displays a passion for wine and beer, building strong effective relationships with customers. Creates an inspiring customer experience by ensuring excellent customer service and providing high quality, well merchandised products for our customers.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of wine and beer production and description. Able to communicate wine and beer pairings and a variety of product offerings.
Ability to learn in-depth knowledge of all products carried in department.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude, able to answer questions in a clear and service- oriented manner
Ability to collaborate and lead as well as be self-directed and manage own time
Ability to manage multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Effective time management skills, strong work ethic and integrity.
Self-motivated with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the department, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Previous customer service, hospitality, retail or grocery experience required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from other managers, store managers, vendors & customers.
Strong basic math skills including the ability to add, multiply, divide, subtract and calculate percentages
Knowledge of Microsoft Office application including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages and discounts.

Nice To Haves

Creative eye for retail displays and knowledge of display building preferred.
Previous retail wine and beer experience preferred.
Demonstrated product knowledge, including terminology, styles and producers preferred.

Responsibilities

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional customer service
Give the customer your full attention, greeting all customers in department
Respond to special requests from customers in a timely manner
Educate customers on products in the department, make recommendations
Taste and evaluate products carried in the department to determine flavor profiles and be able to communicate to our customers (strong knowledge of styles and producers)
Assist in scheduling in-store tasting events with vendors and producers to provide fun and informative opportunities for customers to sample product
When seasonal products become available, contact customers who have previously purchased to inquire about re-ordering
Maintain correct department signage and pricing. Maintain organized back stock area.
Ensure that all shelves and displays are properly stocked, rotated and front facing
Assist with creating effective merchandising displays for wine and beer. Cross-merchandise product with other departments.
Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the store and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about product
Assist with scheduled inventories
Follow and comply with all applicable alcohol handling and service regulations, health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Operate and sanitize all wine equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Steward position may rotate to all three stores to provide coverage support and to be acquainted with the business across all store communities.