Assistant Manager

• Company: Spirits of Mt. Seymour
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Management
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: Parkgate Village Shopping Centre, North Vancouver, V7H 2Y4
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: 1

To assist the General Manager in all facets of running a well-established, successful, high volume private liquor store on the North Shore. To help lead a store with well motivated team members, that demonstrates excellent customer service, offers creative and unique products, has great eye appeal and with a goal to increase sales in a competitive environment

Job Description

• Requires a strong presence in the store; on the sales floor as well as administratively and in a leadership capacity.
• Help to manage the day to day store operations
• Ensure that the store enforces all applicable liquor laws at all times
• Generate wine, liquor and spirits sales at established profit margins
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Help to maintain, manage and control a large and varied inventory
• Source out new and inventive products from our ever expanding BC craft beer and wines as      well as national and international products
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge
• Educate customers and fellow associates
• Ensure accuracy in all cash and credit transactions
• Participate in all manner of store maintenance
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times. Ensure all staff do the same
• Create and nurture good morale and team building with all employees
• Supervise staff according to overall company policy
• Shifts will include some evenings and weekends, as well as attendance at off-site networking events or trade shows.
• Some night/closing shifts will be required.

• Highly motivated, organized, and able to work independently, with a strong sales and product merchandising background.
• Be familiar with and operate the store within all applicable liquor laws at all times
• Approachable personality, a team player and have a passion for and knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits.
• Experience working as a high volume retail manager and/or supervisor in the liquor industry
• Experience in ordering and maintaining a large, varied inventory
• Extensive wine and craft beer knowledge
• Have a passion for providing excellent customer service
• Experience team building and in maintaining high service levels
• Have superb leadership skills
• Have the ability to train, coach, and motivate team members
• Wine and/or beer certification preferred
• Proficient in liquor POS systems or capable of learning easily.
• Familiar with liquor/grocery inventory and ordering systems software
• Social Media savvy- Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Have an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
• Have the ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Salary/Wage: $50K - $60K based on experience

Additional Reasons To Join Our Team! (after probationary period)

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits (after waiting period)
• Employee Discount
• Product Knowledge training
• Educational opportunities for industry related courses

Post Date: July 22, 2022