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Seasonal Sales Assistant/Driver

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You must be customer-focused, self-motivated, adaptable, and possess excellent time management skills. A full driving license and a passion for learning about wine, beer, and spirits are essential.
  • You will drive sales, provide exceptional customer service, maintain store appearance, manage operational tasks, and ensure safety compliance while sharing your passion for our products.

Requirements

  • - Excellent time management, delegation and problem-solving skills.
  • - Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • - Self-motivated, able to thrive when working alone and as part of a team.
  • - A can-do attitude with a knack for solving challenges.
  • - Adaptable and resilient to meet the ever-changing demands of our business.
  • - Wine, beer & spirits knowledge is a plus, but a passion for learning is essential.
  • - 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 embracing sales opportunities and exceeding targets.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Share your passion for our products with customers.
  • Take pride in maintaining our store's impeccable appearance.
  • Involvement in all operational tasks required for the day-to-day operational running of Majestic Wine store - from delivering wine to our customers, merchandising stock deliveries and calling our valued customers to drive sales opportunities.
  • Ensure we’re operating safely by following all internal policies and training.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Seasonal Sales Assistant/Driver.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Braintree.

What type of job is this?

This is a Seasonal Fixed Term position.

What is the contract duration for this role?

The contract is fixed-term and ends on 24th December 2024.

How many hours will I be working each week?

You will be working 18 hours per week.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include driving store performance, delivering exceptional customer service, sharing product knowledge, maintaining store appearance, handling operational tasks, and ensuring safe operations.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include excellent time management, customer service abilities, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Is prior knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits necessary for this position?

While wine, beer, and spirits knowledge is a plus, a passion for learning is essential.

What benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include a competitive salary, peak period bonus, up to 20% staff discount, future career opportunities, uniform provided, invites to wine tasting events, and access to Retail Trust benefits.

Will I receive individual feedback for my application?

Feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.

What should I do if I require support or adjustments during the application process?

Please let the company know if you require any support or adjustments to help you complete the application process.

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.