Beer & Wine Lead - BID

Giant Eagle - McMurray, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

McMurray, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Beer & Wine Lead at Giant Eagle plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences by providing exceptional service and supporting the BWL Team Leader in team development. This position involves managing department records, processes, and standards while fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for leadership and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of unique customer tasting programs.
• Execute in-store sampling of beer and wine.
• Take an active role in maintaining/building product assortment by reviewing movement reports, eliminating slow movers, and selecting new products.
• Provide guests with knowledgeable recommendations and food pairing suggestions with beer and wine.
• Review/place orders with vendors.
• Monitor receiving and oversee stocking of product based on store delivery schedule.
• Ensure the department meets out-of-stock percentage goals, as well as shrink and inventory-level goals.
• Block department every shift when you arrive and before leaving.
• Build displays and stock shelves with product.
• Prepare seasonal and major promotional operations with the store leader.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of promotional operations, item movement, and ideas for improvement.
• Ensure proper signage is in place and make signs/tags when needed.
• Monitor and ensure store compliance with company and state laws, policies, and procedures.
• Identify potential under-age or intoxicated individuals and deny the sale of alcohol to these individuals.
• Attend in-store team meetings and/or regional meetings.
• Maintain safety as the top priority for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, guests, vendors, and the community.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in retail sales, preferably in the alcohol industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Nurturing work environment
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives