Flex Sales Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Retail Flex Sales Associate to support various locations throughout Anchorage, Eagle River and Wasilla. This is a full-time role with access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer, and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. We provide our customers with convenience, selection, and top-notch service!

Each person on our team plays an important role in our company’s success. We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be co-operative and fun. When you choose to work with us you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be successful.

As a Retail Flex Sales Associate team member, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and uninterrupted store operations. The person in this role will assist with opening and closing stores each day, and provide extra coverage for stores that need additional team members in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

This position is scheduled to work 37-40 hours a week.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Store Coverage: Responsible for the closure and/or opening of a Store, as needed. Respond to last-minute callouts, vacation coverage, leaves-of-absence, and fill in for regular staff members in various roles across the store.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and assistance with inquiries, purchases, and resolving customer issues in a friendly and professional manner.
• Sales: Assist in achieving sales targets by actively engaging with customers, promoting products, and upselling when appropriate.
• Cash Handling: Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and operate the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Store Maintenance: Participate in store maintenance, restocking, and keeping the store clean and organized.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and assist in inventory management, including restocking shelves and conducting inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Training for Alcohol Professionals (TAP) Card provided through Alaska CHARR (we’ll tell you how to get one, it’s easy!)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• A personal vehicle to use to drive between locations during a shift
• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset but not required
• Training or passion for wine/beer/spirits is a huge plus!

Physical Requirements:

• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period

Working Hours:

• The Retail Flex Sales Associate Team Member must be available to work a varied retail schedule, including some evening, weekend, and holiday hours

Equal Opportunity Employer
Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates including but not limited to Liquor Stores USA North Inc. dba Brown Jug and dba Gold Rush Liquor (collectively referred to as “Afognak” or “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

Pay Transparency and Company Benefits
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Benefits are based on the role for which an employee is hired.

Privacy
Afognak Native Corporation and its subsidiaries Alutiiq, LLC, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC, and their various subsidiaries, including Liquor Stores USA North Inc. DBA Brown Jug and Liquor Stores USA North Inc. DBA Gold Rush Liquor (collectively referred to as “Afognak” or “Company”), respect your privacy and treat the information you provide us, including your Personal Information (“PI”) and Sensitive Personal Information (“SPI”), with care. Visit the Company's privacy website for more information.