Liquor Store Owner
さかやてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Retail Store Managers
Summary
A profession that manages and operates a local liquor specialty store, handling customer service, procurement, inventory management, and store layout.
Description
Liquor store owners manage and operate local liquor specialty stores. They procure Japanese sake, beer, wine, shochu, liqueurs, etc., from Japan and abroad, and sell them while devising shelf allocations and displays. They increase repeat customers through product recommendations to customers, hosting tasting events, and planning sales promotion events. They also comply with laws such as the Liquor Tax Law and Food Sanitation Law, performing appropriate label displays and age verification. They bear responsibility for improving store profitability, including sales management, procurement negotiations, staff training, online sales, and SNS operations.
Future Outlook
While facing challenges from declining birthrates, aging population, and competition from major chains, future potential is expected through differentiation with locally specialized stores and online expansion, driven by the local sake boom and growth in e-commerce sales.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Excellent observation skills / Good interpersonal skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Part-Time Management / Self-Employed / Shift Work / Store Presence / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Liquor Retail Store Staff → Store Manager/Manager → Independent Business (Liquor Store Owner) → Multi-Store Expansion → Local Wholesaler
Required Skills
Customer Service and Sales Skills / Inventory Management / Liquor Knowledge / Liquor Tax Law Knowledge / POS Operation / Procurement Negotiation / Store Management
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping / Display Techniques / Foreign Language Support / Marketing / SNS Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Required for customer service and negotiations with suppliers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Required to lead strategic planning and improvements for one's own store. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning skills are essential for sales management, procurement, and event planning. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental endurance is required during busy periods and complaint handling. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Liquor Sales Manager
Aliases
- Liquor Retail Operator
- Liquor Retail Owner
- Liquor Store Operator
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