Liquor Manager Spokane

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, known for its extensive presence with over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Operating under well-known banners such as Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, and many more, Albertsons exemplifies a blend of national strength with deep local roots. The company is committed to innovation, fostering a culture of belonging, and bringing people together around the joys of food to inspire well-being. Albertsons prides itself on creating a workplace that values diversity and equal access to opportunities, encouraging employees to contribute fully to both their own success and the success of the company. With a vision to be a retail leader admired for a friendly, inspiring, and fun customer experience, Albertsons operates with a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement.

The position offered is for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Liquor Department Associate. This role is pivotal in delivering superior guest service within the liquor section of an Albertsons store, promoting a rich shopping experience that emphasizes expert product knowledge and personalized customer interaction. The associate is responsible for continual engagement with guests to understand and meet their needs promptly, courteously, and professionally. The role involves a significant amount of education and awareness about wine regions, grape varieties, vineyards, vintages, and their complementary food pairings. Additionally, the associate must be familiar with spirits, spirit cocktails, beer varieties, and store amenities to guide customers effectively.

In this role, the associate will be involved in a variety of operational tasks such as stocking and rotating products, managing inventory through order placements and checking, and building attractive displays to enhance product appeal. The position requires compliance with liquor sales laws, sanitation standards, and company policies aimed at cost control, quality maintenance, and preventing shrinkage. The associate may also handle checkstand equipment, process customer orders, and ensure proper cash handling protocols are followed. This role requires ongoing certification and training to stay updated on product trends and sales techniques, including suggestive selling and social media engagement to drive guest loyalty and department sales.

The Liquor Department Associate works in an environment that occasionally involves exposure to cooler temperatures and requires physical tasks like lifting and handling heavy items. The position is safety-sensitive, influencing the well-being of the employee and others. The employment type is a mix of union and non-union, with pay ranging from $17.38 to $21.71 per hour, dependent on location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay accrued based on hours, paid time off or vacation pay, paid holidays (eight to nine days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement plans including pensions or 401(k) options. Some associates in this position may also be eligible for quarterly bonuses. The company strongly emphasizes adherence to safety and legal regulations, integrity in performance, excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. This role offers a dynamic, educational, and enriching opportunity to join a national leader in food and drug retail with a rich community-oriented culture and a commitment to employee and customer satisfaction.