Manager of Sake & Spirits Store & Alcoholic Beverage Buyer

Job Description:

• To source and procure for 3 Alcohol shops located in shopping malls.
• To manage sake & spirit store cum overall management of alcohol shops located in the shopping malls.
• Overseeing all aspects of the shop, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, ensuring a clean and organized store environment.
• Managing stock levels, placing orders, receiving shipments, ensuring proper storage and display of products.
• Staff supervision, training and evaluating staff, including support staff and maintaining a positive store environment.
• Handling cash transactions, managing point-of-sale systems, preparing financial reports.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies, promotions and events to increase sales, achieving sales goals and customer engagement.
• Possessing a strong understanding of sake and spirits, including different styles, regions and tasting notes. Buying and managing a variety of sake and spirit products. Business negotiation with foreign and local suppliers. Attend to business / operations meetings with mall / store management.
• Provide excellent customer service, assisting customers with product selections and handling customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and licensing requirements.
• To communicate and prepare regular reports to Tokyo HQ in Japanese on sales, inventory, and other key performance indicators via email, phone and physical meetings.
• Maintaining a clean, well-organized, and inviting store atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum A Level.
• More than 10 years work experience with Food & Beverage Company.
• Experience in food and beverage industry, store operations, customer-centric mindset and strong leadership in team management and staff development. Participate and contribute to sales goal.
• Able to read, speak & write fluently in Japanese prepare written reports in Japanese for Tokyo HQ.
• Able and willing to work on shifts, weekends, public holidays.