Wine Steward FT

Lowes Foods • Mooresville, NC

43d

About The Position

To select, requisition, sell and promote wines in the wine department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of wine.
• Is familiar with ALE laws governing sell, and purchasing of wine products.
• Sales minded.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Individual must be self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to all guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30lbs. consistently and 50lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and wine representatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests.
• Works with wine reps to determine optimum selection/offering for a particular stores clientele.
• Discusses wines with guests to help them determine the best wine selection for their event.
• Trains other wine demonstrators/stewards.
• Recommends wine to accompany food (e.g. cheese, crackers, etc.).
• Stocks shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
• Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
• Obtain merchandise requested by guest.
• Answers guest's questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise.
• Clean shelves, counters and table.
• Keeps record of sales, prepares inventory of stock.
• Ensures that proper signage and shelf talkers are in place.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Announce specials and sale info on the PA system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees