Liquor Manager

**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.
**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

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

**Additional Information**:
Competency based interview to assess above requirements and competencies

Required to work long hours, shifts, weekends and public holiday