Wine Steward FT

Lowes Foods•Mooresville, NC

10d

About The Position

Select, requisition, sell, and promote wines in the wine department. Help guests choose wines for events and recommend wines to accompany food. Work with wine representatives to determine the best selection for the store’s clientele, and train other wine demonstrators and stewards. The role also involves stocking and displaying merchandise, assisting guests with product questions and requests, maintaining shelves and displays, keeping sales and inventory records, ensuring signage is in place, and announcing specials over the PA system. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Knowledge of wine.
Familiarity with laws governing the sale and purchase of wine products.
Sales-minded attitude.
Friendly, outgoing personality.
Self-motivated and trustworthy, with the ability to adhere to all guidelines.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 30 pounds consistently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to read and understand information and directions.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Store Manager, DSD Receiver, and wine representatives.

Responsibilities

Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests.
Work with wine representatives to determine an optimum selection for the store’s clientele.
Discuss wines with guests to help them choose selections for their events.
Train other wine demonstrators and stewards.
Recommend wines to accompany food, such as cheese and crackers.
Stock shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise.
Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise to promote sales.
Obtain merchandise requested by guests.
Answer guests’ questions about merchandise location, price, and use.
Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
Keep records of sales and prepare stock inventories.
Ensure proper signage and shelf talkers are in place.
Announce specials and sale information over the PA system.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.