Des Plaines-Store Associate Beer

Overview:

We are the Midwest's largest retailer of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars. We offer competitive prices and a friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist with selections. We are adding to our growing beer staff. If you share our passion for craft beers and excellence in customer service, we want to speak with you.

Applicants for this position must have a passion for beer along with superior customer service skills to drive sales.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
• Continues to develop knowledge of beer and other store products.
• Works as part of a team to keep the beer department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
• May be required to assist in other departments.

Qualifications:

• Candidate will have good working knowledge of craft beer, commodity brand beer, import beer and beer styles
• Candidate will be able to taste beer in a professional manner as allowed for educational purposes
• Candidate will be over 21 years of age
• Candidate will be able to lift 40-50lbs
• Candidate will be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Candidate will have a strong desire to provide superior customer service
• Previous retail experience, experience in the beer, wine and spirits industry or hospitality industry is preferred.
• Candidates with entry level knowledge will be considered. We provide on the job training and educational
• opportunities to further a career in beer retail.

Pay rates for this position are $16.00-$18.00+ based on experience

Part-time and full-time positions available.