Willowbrook-Full-Time Store Associate Beer

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. Candidates with entry level knowledge will be considered. We provide on the job training and educational opportunities to further a career in beer retail.

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
• Ability to work in cold areas
• 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
• Ability to count cash and make change accurately
• Ability to operate business machines (scanners, computer keyboards, etc.)
• Ability to pass any applicable alcohol training class and maintain a current certification card
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and managers
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to read small type
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work hours as scheduled
• Consistent and regular attendance

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay rate for this full-time position is $17.50-$22.00 hourly
• Binny's offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, a 401(k) plan, educational reimbursement, PTO time, paid sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and an employee discount