Corney and Barrow Ayr is a vibrant, customer focused wine shop offering a broad collection of fine wines. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all wine lovers. We also deliver unique tasting experiences in our historic 18th century cellars, which sell out months in advance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual to join our small, but passionate team. The Sales /Events Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the wine shop and will also offer sales support to the wider C&B Scotland sales team.
This position is perfect for a proactive, creative individual with a passion for wine and events who enjoys interacting with customers and building relationships.
Main Responsibilities
Maintaining the shop floor and seasonal displays and ensuring stock is correctly priced.
Driving footfall through the creation of eye-catching displays and sales initiatives.
Regularly creating engaging content for social media and sharing the shop’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Provide excellent customer service, offering wine recommendations based on customer preferences and knowledge of our range.
Process sales transactions efficiently and accurately, handling various payment methods.
Address customer inquiries and provide information on wines, promotions, and upcoming events.
Assist with inventory management/stock taking.
Assisting the wider sales team with all elements of sales support, which includes processing orders, pricing, etc.
Wine Tastings/Events:
Promotion and innovation – developing new ideas/themes for tastings.
Assisting at tastings (both on site and external events); set up, pouring, interacting with customers, sales.
Excellent communication and customer service
Excellent wine knowledge, and a desire to learn more
Marketing and social media awareness
Experience of stock control and inventory management
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and point of sales systems
Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated
Experience of running events and private functions
WSET level 2 or higher
Scottish Personal Licence holder
UK Driving Licence
First Aid trained
IN STORE ROLE AT AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1HT, 5 DAYS PER WEEK.
To apply, please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Corney and Barrow.
Please note all applying for this role must be eligible to live and work in the UK, documented evidence of eligibility will be required if you're progressed to interview stage.If you are interested in joining the Corney & Barrow team, please send your application to recruitment@corneyandbarrow.com
Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025
(Please note we reserve the right to close the application early or extend, depending on application response.)
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