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Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Professional Services - Full Time Sommelier at our Wine, Spirits and Beer (WSB) - Cornerstone location in Prince Albert, SK.

Reporting to the Wine, Spirits, and Beer Team Leader - Cornerstone responsibilities for this position include the following:
Demonstrate day to day behaviours and actions to support Lake Country Co-operatives vision, mission, values, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach
Consult with and provide product recommendations and expert advice to customers within the liquor retail locations to create a legendary customer experience
Create and maintain order guides and follow-up with commercial accounts on a regular basis
Prepare and submit weekly orders to local suppliers and complete SLGA special orders as required by team leader
Manage the administration of tasting room events including creation, description, web posting, ticket pricing and post event recaps
Manage and host all aspects of our tasting events including set up, presentation, delivery, and clean up
Manage all aspects of our various WSB clubs including set up, presentation, delivery and administration
Work with off-site tasting event venues to create and deliver partnered events
Manage the personal wine locker program and ensure locker members are satisfied with their monthly selections
Support the locker program with occasional member-only tasting events and quarterly newsletter
Manage growler bar keg inventory and selections, keeping point-of-sale and signage up to date
Develop and implement educational programs to enhance staff product knowledge
Understand retail margins and work to ensure maximum profitability is obtained
Provide direction on inventory management, create action plans to remove slow moving or deleted wines from the current inventory, and recommend replacement wines
Have familiarity with all store operations and su