Position available
Beer Team Leader
Job Description
Do you love craft beer? We do!
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace is one of the largest fine wine and beer retailers in the New York metropolitan area. Commitment to attentive service by a knowledgeable staff and our incredible selection of wine, craft beer, spirits and gourmet is what sets us apart from other wine stores.
The Bernardsville store is looking for a Beer Team Leader to join our team and support our growth. The Beer Department is run as a store within the store. The Team Leader manages and oversees the entire operation. This position demands a self-directed, critical thinker with supervisory experience.
The Beer Team Leader reports to the General Manager.
Major Areas of Responsibility: The Beer Team Leader identifies/selects new products; acquires and maintains a thorough knowledge about beer and stays apprised of trends in the beer industry; provides guests with exceptional customer service; meets with vendors; purchases beer; reconciles POs and invoices; manages seasonal beer displays; manages and monitors inventory; ensures that shelves are properly stocked; and evaluates weekly sales numbers.
The Beer Team Leader, along with the beer team, greets and engages our guests in a warm, welcoming manner and walks the floor to assist guests. In addition, the Beer Team Leader conducts weekly beer tastings, engages with guests at our tasting bar and looks for new marketing events and promotional activities.
Job Requirements:
• Ability to drive sales through excellent customer service
• Expert knowledge of craft beer
• Retail supervisory experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create attractive, well organized displays
• A flexible schedule which includes working evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
We offer a friendly working environment, medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for travel and advancement.
Instructions for applying
Please send a cover letter and resume to micheled@garyswine.com or you can apply online: http://employment.garyswine.com/
URL of Job if applicable
http://employment.garyswine.com/
This position was submitted by Michele Dominguez, Director of Human Resources at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace on 06/09/2014