Responsibilities Summary/Responsibilities of this position: A Beer and Wine Sales Specialist will be responsible for applying basic and some advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Merchandises, fronts, and sells products by performing the following duties. Work under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply accepted guidelines, rules and -procedures to decisions. Continually monitor and immediately address problems. Make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Responsibilities: - Fronts and stocks beer and wine and related products daily. - Tastes wines, beer, and cigars (stores with humidors) in a controlled environment to learn characteristics. - Maintains sanitation in the department. - Educates customers on the differences in taste profile, pairings, etc. of all products in the department. - Sells beer and wine and provides customer service. - Responsible for signage in department Education and Experience Preferred - Typically requires 2-5 years of related experience. - Extensive beer and wine knowledge preferred. - Understanding of weights & measures preferred. - Strong customer service and public relations skills preferred. - Cigar knowledge is preferred. - Completion of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification for Sellers. - Materials equipment handling certification - Function in a fast-paced, retail environment 02-2004