Liquor Sales Associate

Salary: $16.33 Hourly

Location : Bemidji, MN

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 2023-00174

Department: Liquor – Finance

Opening Date: 08/23/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Purpose

Retail sales work at the off-sale liquor stores including cashiering, stocking and merchandising.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates cash register, makes change, packages and may carry out heavy merchandise for customers, counts tills at end of shift.
• Assists customers in selecting merchandise; advises as to proper utilization; verifies age identification of customers; maintains surveillance for shoplifting prevention.
• Carries and stacks full cases of liquor, beer and wine; stocks shelves and coolers with merchandise; dusts and cleans shelves; prepares and maintains displays; assists in periodic inventory.
• Checks in incoming deliveries and rotates stock.
• Performs routine cleaning.
• May assist in training new personnel.
• May assist in certain tasks related to daily operations when Superintendent or Assistant Manager are absent.
• Attend meetings as requested.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

1. This position requires a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and retail work experience, preferably of a public contact nature.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(a) Some knowledge of the various brands and types of liquor and wines and working knowledge of liquor store stocking and sales techniques preferred.
(b) Ability to greet and service customers in an effective and courteous manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, liquor wholesalers and the general public.
(c) Skill in the operation of a cash register and adding machine. Ability to lift and carry heavy merchandise in restrictive working areas.

Special Requirements

1. Must have a valid driver’s license.
2. Must be bondable.
3. Must be at least 18 years old.

Supplemental Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Requires frequent use of personal computer/cash register, 10-key calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, cash register and credit card machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Full-time and eligible employees are offered a variety of benefit options including health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, VEBA / HSA, PERA (retirement) and/or deferred compensation contributions.

With the exception of PERA (retirement) in certain qualifying situations, benefits are not offered to Part-time, Seasonal and Temporary employees or Volunteers.

01

A minimum qualification for this position is to be at least 18 years old. Do you meet this qualification?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe a specific experience when you gave great customer service while serving the public.

03

Please describe any knowledge and experience you may have with sales techniques and selling liquor.

04

Please describe in detail your previous retail work experience and your job duties.

05

During this recruitment we are looking for individuals who are available to work afternoon and evening shifts. Please indicate what shifts you would generally be available for to work. Select all that apply.

• 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Monday through Saturday)
• 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Monday through Saturdays)
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Sunday Shift)
• 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Sunday Shift)
• 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Sunday Shift)
• I am not available during these times

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