Fancy joining the UK’s number one Wine Specialist?
Majestic Wine Southend is looking for a dynamic, ambitious and driven individual who wants to grow and develop in a company that's revolutionising retail!
Who are we?
Majestic Wine Group is the UK’s largest end-to-end wines and spirits specialist, operating across retail, on-trade and hospitality through four brands: Majestic Retail, Majestic Commercial, Enotria and Vagabond. Founded in 1980 and backed by Fortress Investment Group, the business has undergone rapid growth through transformation and acquisitions, formally becoming Majestic Wine Group in 2025. With over 200 retail stores, a nationwide on-trade supply network and a growing wine bar estate, Majestic is focused on curating a high-quality, differentiated product range, delivering expert service and expanding its physical and digital footprint across the UK.
The Role
As a Sales Assistant you’ll be supporting your store team with driving sales performance and the day‑to‑day running of your store. You’ll deliver exceptional customer service and experience to optimise KPI performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive store performance by maximising sales opportunities and supporting the team to meet and exceed targets through focusing on KPI delivery.
* Deliver exceptional market‑leading customer service to drive business growth through customer loyalty and repeat purchases.
* Offer VIP concierge service, actively contacting customers 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 of 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 internally and externally.
* Involved in all operational tasks required for the day‑day operational running of a Majestic Wine store – from delivering wine to customers, merchandising stock deliveries and calling valued customers to drive sales opportunities.
* Continuously identify improvements that will optimise the operational running of the store, feeding ideas back to your wider team to implement solutions together.
* Ensure you remain fully compliant, safe and legal by following internal policies, processes and completing mandatory training.
* Be an example of Majestic’s Ways of Working and a source of support for junior team members, feeding back to your Store Manager as appropriate.
* As a key holder understand the opening and closing compliance and can operate the store without your management team.
Knowledge & Skills Required
* Excellent time‑management, delegation and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience and service to every customer.
* Self‑motivated, able to thrive when working alone and as part of a team.
* Can‑do attitude with a passion for seeing problems through to solutions.
* Adaptable and resilient to meet the ever‑changing demands of the business.
* Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
* Wine knowledge is beneficial; a passion to learn more is essential to pass level 2 WSET wine qualifications.
* Hold a full UK manual‑transmission driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.
What Is In It For You
* Competitive salary.
* Up to 20% staff discount.
* Career development opportunities – we nurture internal talent with excellent in‑house training schemes.
* Uniform provided.
* Access to the Retail Trust, including Retail Rewards, instant savings with discounted e‑vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, discounts up to 30%, access to free counselling and support phone line.
* Job specifics:
o Contract: Permanent.
o Hours: 40 hours per week.
o Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
o Driving is a key part of this position – candidates must hold a full UK manual driving licence of at least 12 months.
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