Category

Retail Sales

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$70,000 - $90,000 Annually

Education

High School / GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Wine Category Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the wine category at Liquor Stores USA, North, to include Sake, Mead, and NA Wine products. The Wine Category Manager works closely with store teams, marketing, and vendor partners to achieve sales and margin goals. The Wine Category Manager also works with the Training Manager to provide educational opportunities for staff, manages wine-related projects, and conducts internal and public tastings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for wine gross margin performance, inventory turns, and stock levels across all LSUN banners
• Manages wine product selection, pricing, and merchandising strategy across all banners
• Works closely with product management, loss prevention, and operations team to meet company objectives
• Oversees merchandising standards and display activity
• Manages bulk purchasing and inventory levels at LSUN banners and transfer warehouse
• Works closely with marketing team to promote and execute events
• Maintains a regular cadence of tasting events to generate sales and build customer engagement and loyalty
• Creates and manages large-scale tentpole sales events that drive traffic and position LSUN banners as the market leaders in the competitive space
• Works closely with Training Manager to develop staff through ongoing product education programs
• Leads business to business sales efforts to build licensee sales
• Manages private label program and other exclusive opportunities
• Maintains distributor and supplier relationships
• Ensures company compliance to state and federal alcohol regulations pertaining to purchasing and merchandising
• And all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Degree or GED Required
• Hold an intermediate or advanced wine certification such as Certified Specialist of Wine, WSET in Wine Level 3, or Court of Master Sommeliers Level 2
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and should be confident using intermediate functions of excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups
• Able to compose business correspondences and create visual presentations of data
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Must have reliable personal vehicle transportation
• Able to meet reporting and purchasing deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and job responsibilities
• Able to work evenings and weekends when required for special events
• Must possess or be willing to obtain TIPS or TAPS certification

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.