Retail Sales Assistant/Driver

Majestic Wine

1mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Part-time
Junior & Mid Level
Hospitality & Retail
London

Requirements

Excellent time-management, delegation and problem-solving skills
Be able to demonstrate your ability to deliver exceptional customer experience & service to every single customer
Self-motivated, able to thrive when working alone and as part of a team
A can-do attitude with a passion for seeing problems through to solutions
Adaptable and resilient to meet the ever-changing demands of our business
Excellent communication and time management skills
Wine knowledge is beneficial but passion to learn more is essential to pass level 2 WSET wine qualifications
Hold a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points

Responsibilities

Drive store performance by maximising sales opportunities. Support your team on meeting and exceeding targets through focusing on KPI delivery
Deliver exceptional market leading customer service to drive business growth through customer loyalty & repeat purchases
Demonstrate that you make your own luck by offering your customers a VIP concierge service, actively contacting them with updates on products and tastings.
Sell the story not the Discount. Demonstrate and share your passion for product with customers through an in-depth knowledge of our range.
Take ownership for your wine knowledge, constantly learning about our products to support your WSET qualification and confidence in selling.
Take accountability and pride for the physical appearance and maintenance of your store both internally & externally
Involvement in all operational tasks required for the day-day operational running a Majestic Wine store - from delivering wine to our customers, merchandising stock deliveries and calling our valued customers to drive sales opportunities.
Continuously identify opportunities to make improvements which will optimise the operational running of the store, feeding ideas back to your wider team so you can implement solutions together
Ensure you remain fully compliant, safe & legal by following internal policies, processes and completing mandatory training.
Be an example of Majestic’s Ways of Working and source of support for more junior team members, feeding back to your Store Manager as appropriate.
As a key holder you understand the opening and closing compliance and are confident to operate the store without your management team.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Retail Sales Assistant/Driver at Majestic Wine?

The main responsibility is to support the store team in driving sales performance and delivering exceptional customer service to optimize KPI performance while managing day-to-day operations.

What qualities is Majestic Wine looking for in candidates for this role?

Majestic Wine is looking for dynamic, ambitious, and driven individuals who can maximize sales opportunities, deliver market-leading customer service, demonstrate wine knowledge, and take ownership of store maintenance and operations.

Is wine knowledge required for this position?

While wine knowledge is beneficial, a passion for learning more about wines to achieve the level 2 WSET qualification is essential.

Do I need a driving license for this role?

Yes, you must hold a full UK/EU/EEA driving license for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.

What opportunities for professional development does Majestic Wine offer?

Majestic Wine offers excellent in-house training schemes, career development opportunities, and support for internal talent progression.

What are the working hours for this position?

Various hour contracts are available for this role, and you can choose between flexible working hours.

What benefits can employees expect at Majestic Wine?

Employees enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonus, staff discount up to 20%, pension plan, life assurance, company maternity and paternity leave, holiday entitlement, and opportunities to attend wine tasting events, among other perks.

Is this role permanent or temporary?

The position is a fixed-term contract.

How does Majestic Wine support its employees' well-being?

The company provides access to the Retail Trust, including discounts, counselling services, and support, alongside a company sick pay scheme and life assurance.

What is the application process for this role?

Interested candidates should submit their application. Note that roles may close earlier than advertised if there are high volumes of applicants, and individual feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.

Majestic Wine

The UK's largest drinks retailer, helping you discover the wines, beers and spirits you'll love.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1980

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer. We began in London more than 40 years ago and today have more than 200 stores nationwide. Our focus is to help our customers discover wines, beers and spirits they'll love. So we always go one step further to ensure they have a fantastic personalised experience in store – whether that's through our in-store tasting counters, expert recommendations, a no-quibble refund guarantee, free glass hire, a carry-to-car service and much more. As the UK's specialist, it's our responsibility to have a market-leading, innovative range. That's why our multi-award-winning buying team is always on the hunt for products that combine real quality with value. And each of our 1,400 wines, beers and spirits has something truly special to offer. We pride ourselves on our friendly, expert colleagues both in the Support Centre and in our stores – our key strength is over 1,000 WSET trained colleagues offering knowledgeable service across all channels. In fact, we’re one of Europe’s biggest wine educators.