Wine & Beer Associate at Heinens Inc

Rocky River, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Wine Knowledge, Beer Knowledge, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Product Knowledge, Food Pairing, Safety Compliance, Time Management, Problem Solving, Sales Skills, Event Coordination, Inventory Management, Merchandising

Industry

Description

Company Overview: Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the family-owned business, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office. Culturally, we place a heavy emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules. Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards: As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago. Professional Appearance - Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand. Acknowledge - Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact. Evaluate - Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence. Thank - Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team. Engage - Engage customers when appropriate. Responsibilities: * Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs. * Acquire and share knowledge of Wine & Beer Department. * Work with Wine & Beer Lead to organize and support demos and special events. * Utilize product and promotional knowledge to assist customers in the Wine & Beer Department. * Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising. * Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning. * Comply with all personal and food safety company standards. * Attend required corporate meetings and training classes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks. * Must be at least 21 years of age to dispense alcohol. * Possess knowledge about wines of the world and possess the ability to speak to customers about product selection and appropriate food pairings. * Possess a passion for retail with the quality focus, customers service orientation, organizational skills, and attention to detail. * Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing. * Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. * Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time. * Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings. * Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold. Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Wine & Beer Associate is responsible for prioritizing daily work, acquiring knowledge of the Wine & Beer Department, and assisting customers with product selection. They will also work with the Wine & Beer Lead to organize demos and special events while ensuring compliance with safety standards.