Taxable Entity

LIQUOR STORES USA NORTH DBA BROWN JUG

Job Title

Store Sales Associate

Location

AK Anc 262 NL Spenard Brown Ju - Anchorage, AK 99503 US (Primary)

Category

Retail Sales

Job Type

Part-time

Typical Pay/Range

$14.00 -$16.50 Hourly

Education

High School / GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Brown Jugis a premium retailer of wine, beer and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. We provide our Customers with CONVENIENCE, SELECTION, and TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Each person on our team plays an important role in our company's success. We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be co-operative and fun. When you choose to work with us you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success. We are seeking Store Sales Associates in various locations throughout Anchorage and Eagle River.

As a Store Sales Associate, you will be expected to provide exemplary customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs and instill a customer mindset within the store, participate in stocking and merchandising of store; ensuring store is stocked and ready to serve our customers.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

People Skills

• Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor and attitude at all times

Customer Offering

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Greet customers when they enter the store and take customer to product when required
• Generate sales by educating, advising and suggesting products to every customer
• Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within required timeline
• Assist customer from store and/or offer car service when appropriate

Financial

• Complete customer transactions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) device, including payment
• Ensure all cash handling policies & procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all opening & closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable)
• Complete end of day till reports (when applicable)
• Ensure safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable)

Day to Day Operations

• Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable)
• Stock shelves and cooler with product
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities
• Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning
• Other tasks as assigned

Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure that OHS, LP, ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP or Rserving and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Maintain First-Aid, LP and OHS Training
• Maintain ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP or Rserving Certification
• Ensure AGLC/BC LRS/AK ABC Board and other government guidelines are met
• Adheres to all Afognak Native Corporation policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility

Payrate: $14.00 to $16.50 Hourly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a minimum 21 years of age.
• Training for Alcohol Professionals (TAP or TIP Card) is required prior to start date. (can obtain online, 3 Hour class via Zoom for a small cost, visit alaskacharr.com)

Work Experience

• Minimum, 1-year experience in retail environment (preferred, not required)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)
• ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP or Rserving Certification is considered an asset.
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset.
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required)

Physical Requirements

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Other Skills and Capabilities

• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective teamwork skills
• Strong sales background
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Employees have the following basic rights

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or as a Worker Health and Safety Representative
• Right to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and potential dangers in the workplace

Employees responsibilities include the following

• Employees must work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed
• Report workplace hazards and dangers to your Manager or Health and Safety Representative
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to their Manager and document accordingly
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to your Manager and document accordingly

Workplace Hazards

• Lifting and Handling Materials
• Slips, trips and falls

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.