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MEMO whom it concerns Liquor manager for Safeway October 14, Job I have been working as a liquor manager at SafeWay, Los Angeles since the year 2007. I have to admit that it has been a wonderful experience for me since I have learnt a lot of new things through my experience in the position. The job requires me to be more keen and responsible. On a daily basis I check feedbacks and emails in order to plan for the day. I also confirm with the store manager to confirm the store’s daily plan. The job revolves around planning, controlling, and preparing a good schedule for every week.

This is to ensure that everything through the week runs smoothly and goes according to plan. My job also sees me make sales forecasts weekly to help evaluate the market demands and preferences. Making sales forecasts is a good experience as it helps move the sales high and when the sales forecast are wrong it results to high rate of inventory. To make sure the department was meeting the stipulated objectives and aims, I conduct monitoring and evaluation of the store operations on a weekly basis.

For the department to run smoothly the liquor stock was to be full at all times. This is to ensure the store never disappoints its loyal customers and at the same time it also attracts new customers. To ensure effective operations of the department, I have to ensure that it is well presented in order to attract customers. I also prepare for the big holiday sales where we offer 30% discounts and present offers like buy one get one for a dime and many other promotional strategies. The job also requires me to deal with major departments in the corporate office such as the liquor merchandize department, which is in charge of the entire liquor affairs.

I also deal with the security department to ensure that security personnel scan all item sold to ensure proper inventory keeping on my part. This ensures that all the ordered stock is sold. I also deal with the wine representatives from various wine companies like Wine Warehouse, Gallo, Southern wines and spirit, and many other interested wine sellers. My job also revolves around customer service and out servicing. Customer service may involve wine tasting events where we set up wine tasting for customers to help introduce new brands to them.

Also, for those customers who are unable to reach the store, we offer home shopping. To stay relevant and competitively advantaged, research is conducted regularly to determine the latest preferences and brands preferred by the customers. Marketing our products is also another important strategy of increasing our sales. The store often pays for radio, television, newspaper and magazines adverts. In some occasions, posters are put all over town in order to attract more clients to our liquor stores.

We offer relatively cheaper prices compared to the other liquor stores and strive to offer best service to the customers. The necessary training required for my job position includes attending corporate training programs, wine seminars, and workshops. Corporate training helps to engage and instil performance driven skill in me. Wine seminars are vital for learning about the latest brands in the market and any evolving techniques in the wine market.