Also called: Liquor Store Clerk, Wine Steward (Retail), Wine Guide, Wine Department Associate
Helps shoppers choose wine, beer and spirits in a liquor store, wine shop or grocery wine department, and keeps the shelves stocked.
You stock a pallet of rosé before the store opens, then help a customer find a $20 red to go with steak. You check IDs at the register, build a holiday display and taste three new wines with a sales rep.
Estimate anchored on BLS retail salespersons; specialty wine shops and commission can pay more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job. Store wine courses or WSET Level 1-2 help you move up.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Wine Studies.
Growing about average. Steady hiring at liquor stores and big wine retailers; minimum ages vary by state.
Medium risk for 10 years. Self-checkout and recommendation apps cut some staff; stocking, ID checks and in-person advice remain.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at liquor stores, wine shops or grocery wine departments; many states let you sell packaged alcohol at 18 First: Minimum age 18–21 depending on state; some states require a short seller course or clerk permit
Classes: Speech or debate, Geography, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.
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