Liquor Manager - Three Rivers at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To optimise the performance of Liquor Store by ensuring that the in store execution are according to the strategy; guidelines and standards.

Minimum Requirements  

•  Grade 12 (matric) or N3
• Basic Computer Skills
• 3 years experience in the Liquor/ Wine department
• Willing to work shifts

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Strategy Planning Implement a comprehensive strategic plan for in-store wine execution in conjunction with the Merchandise division and have workable plans in place to deliver on strategy. Act as a liaison between buying and store operations to understand, manage and implement strategy, clusters, ranges etc.
• Store standards Set and monitor standards for in-store Liquor execution Ensure that Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s) are updated and executed Responsible for arranging instore tasting (Wet-Demo)
• Budgets and financial performance Monitor the financial performance of Liquor sales and address any deviations in conjunction with the Regional support teams
• Stock Availability Liaise with demand planning on ranging, indicators and stock availability to ensure optimal stock availability at all times.
• Store openings and revamps Assist with store openings and revamps and ensure that the store teams are trained, and layouts are executed and standards are met
• Customer focus Identify and analyse customer needs related to Wine and put plans in place to meet customer needs
• People Management Mentor and coach team members and ensure effective management and utilisation of employees. Keep team up dated. Arrange instore training with suppliers on new products

Competencies    

• Interpersonal skills Communication (Verbal)
• Influencing skills
• Business and Financial acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Drive
• Self-Management
• Customer Service Orientation
• Ability to set strategy and Implement workable implementation plans
• Achieving results through others