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Buyer (F/T) - Beer & Wine Department

Western Market

Ferndale, MI | Full Time

$64k-79k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Buyer (F/T) - Beer & Wine Department

Western Market Ferndale, MI

$64k-79k (estimate)

Full Time | Retail 4 Months Ago

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Western Market is Hiring a Buyer (F/T) - Beer & Wine Department Near Ferndale, MI

Reports To: Managing Ownership
Position Summary:
The Beer & Wine Buyer is responsible for the selection, curation, purchasing, selling and merchandising of wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Taste, evaluate and make notes on wine and beer products as presented by sales reps or presented at tasting events.
Assist in the selection of products as requested.
Receive and check orders, submit invoices, and manage credits/returns.
Ensure product is at the correct price point to meet department margin goals.
Ensure products are stocked well and rotated.
Coordinate appropriate signage for products.
Coordinate product with for demo and sampling.
Set-up, staff, and clean-up weekly wine tastings.
Staff out-of-store events as requested.
Maintain clean and orderly backstock areas, including designated space in produce cooler.
Attend local beverage shows.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Focused self-directed study of wine and beer.
Follow-up on Customer Requests as designated.
Follow-up of department phone calls and messages.
Contribute to the personal and professional development of team members.

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist customers in other Departments as needed.
Assist with bottle returns.
Assist with customer returns.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent customer service abilities.
Positive attitude.
Experience working as a contributing and effective team member.
Excellent work ethic that emphasizes efficiency and precision.
Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
Ability to switch tasks efficiently and effectively.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Must have detailed wine and beer knowledge.
Experience palate, with emphasis on analytical tasting abilities.
Ability to train new personnel.
Ability to generate turns and product movement.
Ability to optimize product mix for profit margin overall program diversity.
Ability to process invoices and returns.
TIPS or equivalent Certification.

Special Considerations:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Working conditions include a fast-paced retail environment that involves long intervals of standing, crouching and reaching while moving product. Little outdoor work is required.
Language Skills: intermediate.
Mathematical Skills: intermediate.
Reasoning Ability: high.
Equipment used: price gun; price scanner; cardboard bailer; ice machine.
Computer skills: POS System; email; Google Drive.

Hours per Week: Full-time (40 hours per week)

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Wage: $16–$18 (contingenty on experience)
While the above description encompasses the majority of the responsibilities required of the position, at any time the Management may request that an employee perform reasonable additional duties, which may be required for the safe and smooth operation of the store.
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Western Market provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Western Market complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Western Market expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Western Market’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.