Retail Sales Associate

Join A Team Crafted of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent!

Now seeking individuals robust of character with refreshing notes of motivation and reliability to work in one of our more than 389 retail locations across the Commonwealth. Work in a fun and spirited environment and be engaged in your community.

This is an hourly position which does not include employee state benefits. This position is limited to a maximum of 29 hours scheduled per work week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn VA ABC's full product portfolio to provide customers with best shopping experience and connect them to the right product(s)
• Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting and establishing a rapport with customers while informing them of our products and services
• Project a positive shopping experience and act quickly to resolve customer questions and concerns
• Checking IDs & observing customers to determine legality of sales
• Learn new technology
• Maintain store visual presentation according to the VA ABC merchandising guidelines
• Maintain shelf stock & displays to enhance product availability
• Operate an electronic POS (point of sale) terminal to include scanning equipment
• Perform accurate cashier functions and account for personal cash shortages
• Assisting customers with loading merchandise as requested
• Unload shipments & place stock within the stockroom
• Accurately assemble & verify licensee orders
• Maintain store safety standards
• Ownership of store cleanliness and assist in maintaining standards throughout the store

Job Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to effectively lift and physically maneuver at least 65 lbs on a repetitive basis
• Experience working with the general public
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business requires
• Ability to use technology applicable to the position and to complete daily responsibilities
• Experience working in a team environment requiring professional and effective communication skills
• Desire to continually develop retail sales skills and knowledge of product and services
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for establishing customer and team relationships
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Some working experience as a store associate or customer service representative is a plus
• Experience with electronic point of sale systems (POS) activities or scanning equipment
• Experience working in an alcohol beverage industry (i.e. liquor store, bar, vendor rep or establishment that sells alcoholic products)

Schedule Requirements

• Truck Delivery Days: Hours maybe outside of normal business hours
• Work hours may vary week to week and cannot exceed 29 hours in a single work week
• Willing to work various shifts & weekly work schedules including Saturdays, Sundays, some holidays & during inclement weather
• Inventory days: May work past midnight &/or other times when the store is normally closed

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

Criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify

https://www.abc.virginia.gov/jobs/public/position/positionOpening_display.do?openingId=16591

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person