About the Company
Majestic Wine is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, operating a network of over 200 stores nationwide.
Role
As a Majestic Trainee Manager you will embark on a 12‑month development programme that will give you a detailed understanding of all operational, service and leadership standards expected to become a future Majestic Store Manager. You will work through the career‑pathway training programme with the support of your Store Manager, setting you up for future success.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive store performance by maximising sales opportunities. Optimise KPI performance in store by identifying focus KPIs and building plans to improve them and exceed targets.
* 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, managing a tasting events programme and executing an enticing and commercially savvy tasting counter.
* 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.
* Involve yourself in all operational tasks to establish a thorough understanding of the day‑to‑day operations of running a Majestic Wine store – from delivering wine to customers, merchandising stock deliveries and calling valued customers to drive sales opportunities.
* Continuously identify opportunities to make improvements which will optimise the operational running of the store.
* Ensure you remain fully compliant, safe & legal by following internal policies, processes and completing mandatory training.
* Take ownership of your own development, utilising the support and resources available.
* Be an example of Majestic’s Ways of Working and a source of support for more junior team members, feeding back to your Store Manager as appropriate.
Knowledge & Skills Required
* Experience of working as part of a team in a fast‑paced, target‑driven retail or hospitality environment.
* Be able to demonstrate your ability to deliver exceptional customer experience & service to every single customer.
* You can prioritise and strategically problem‑solve in high‑pressure environments.
* 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 & 3 WSET wine qualifications.
* Hold a full UK, manual driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.
What Is In It For You
* Competitive salary & performance bonus.
* Up to 20% staff discount.
* Career development opportunities – we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression supported by our excellent in‑house training schemes.
* Fantastic incentives that take you around the world to explore our different vineyards.
* A contributory company pension plan.
* Life assurance (worth 2 times your annual salary).
* Uniform provided.
* 29 days holiday, including public and bank holidays.
* Invites to wine tasting events.
* Access to Retail Trust which includes 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.
* Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks.
* Long‑service rewards.
* Full training provided for the first 3 months with us, continued support throughout your career with Majestic Wine.
* Company sick pay scheme.
Job Specifics
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: 45 hours per week
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