POSITION DESCRIPTION CITY OF FAIRMONT

POSITION: Liquor Store Manager

DIVISION: Finance

DEPARTMENT: Liquor Store

POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of administrative and supervisory work in the management of the municipal off-sale liquor store operation including but not limited to: managing and directing the day to day operations of the store; supervising and scheduling employees; developing retail objectives for the store; preparing marketing and merchandising concepts; establishing policies and procedures guaranteeing compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and maintaining proper store inventories.

POSITION AUTHORITY Works under limited supervision of the Director of Finance.

RELATIONSHIPS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Finance

SUPERVISES Assistant Manager, Retail Clerks.

EMPLOYEE CONTACTS Liquor store employees, Finance Department, Administration, Public Works.

OUTSIDE CONTACTS Considerable public contact, sales representatives, MMBA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and assist with the day to day operations of the liquor store, including; stocking and storing of merchandise; displaying merchandise; maintaining overall appearance of the store; ringing sales, customer service and cash handling.

Insure conformance of all store operations to all applicable laws and regulations.

Establish and maintain a training program to keep all liquor store staff informed and knowledgeable of store products and liquor laws and train staff in proper customer relations skills in an effort to maintain a high quality of service to the public.

Establish and administer retail objectives for the store including: customer service

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objectives; operating plans; advertising strategies; and store improvements.

Purchase or supervise the purchase of all products with an emphasis on evaluating deals to maximize profitability. Maintain appropriate inventory levels. Conduct periodic physical inventory throughout the year. Provide monthly reports to the finance department.

Supervise the receiving and storage of products.

Supervise and evaluate personnel within the liquor store. Recommends hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, etc.

Responsible for establishing work schedules.

Assist in coordinating and conducting wine/beer club and tasting events.

Performs other duties as directed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree in Business or a related field and at least five years of previous retail experience with some background in bookkeeping and administrative work. Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Previous experience with a retail liquor operation. Previous supervisory or management experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Federal, State and City laws and regulations related to liquor sales.

Knowledge of computer and point of sale systems.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of general accounting practices sufficient to manage a store budget.

Knowledge of types of liquor, beer and wine, and ability to suggest selections suitable to customer’s needs.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and staff.

Ability to represent the City in a professional manner at all times.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends, evenings and holidays.

Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Phone, copy machine, cash register and calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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