What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rome Liquor Retail Associate position at Rome Liquor & Tobacco?
LIQUOR STORE ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION
The Liquor Store Associate will understand the true meaning of customer service excellence and possess a superior work ethic enabling him/her to be a positive and effective team leader. The successful candidate will possess some or all of the following characteristics:
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Capable of fulfilling the physical requirements of the position
- Clear and concise understanding of the importance of superior customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team.
The Liquor Store Associate is responsible for maximizing guest satisfaction in a friendly, accurate and professional manner. The clerk must maintain a high level of customer service and professional integrity at all times. Work duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Providing above average customer service
- Stocking and facing product on the shelves and in storage
- Daily dusting and cleaning requirements
- Lifting an stocking of products up to 30lbs
- Stocking an organizing store front and storage areas
- Knowledge of Alcoholic products available
- Ensuring all sales and service actions are in accordance with the provincial legislation and company guidelines
- Capable of efficiently and effectively handling customer inquiries and complaints
- Capable of operating POS System as well as understanding of credit and debit procedures
- Understanding of basic mathematical principles
- Capable of performing other job related duties as outlined by management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Customer service includes greeting customers upon entry, waiting on customers, including but not limited to: finding items on shelves, recommending and selling merchandise to customers, and carrying merchandise to cars.
- Ring up retail sales, receive payments and give change. Check proper identification to sell liquor, beer, wine and cigarettes.
- Stock, arrange and rotate liquor merchandise on shelves. Stock beer coolers and set up displays. Stocking shelves may involve carrying large quantities of beer, liquor and wine; and, involves accessing products in the back room storage area.
- Perform general cleaning maintenance in the store, including but not limited to dusting shelves, displays, etc.; vacuuming and sweeping floors; removing snow from walkways; removing trash from store; cleaning store and cooler windows; washing shelves and bottles; and cleaning restrooms.
- May occasionally open and close the store; and, operate alarm system.
- Loss prevention responsibilities.
- Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to promote and market products, and answer customer questions regarding products.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, and some holidays.
- Ability to proactively greet customers, be friendly, professional, polite and helpful in dealing with customers and employees.
- Ability to learn visual merchandising to create attractive displays and special promotions.
- Knowledge and ability with basic computer operations.
- Ability to read and speak fluently in English.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or Some college or Associates of business degree.
- Basic knowledge of retail sales and money handling.
- Ability to meet and deal with the public on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills.
- Must have the physical strength and endurance to move up to approximately 20-30 pound cases of product on a work shift, if assigned.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn different products within the store.
- Must have a clear background check.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18