Wine Retail Sales Assistant/Driver - Notting Hill (24 Hours)

Fancy joining the UK’s number one Wine Specialist?

Majestic Wine Notting Hill is looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and customer-focused Sales Assistant to join our team. If you are passionate about exceptional service, keen to learn about wine, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

As a 24-Hour Sales Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our Notting Hill store. You will drive sales performance, deliver market-leading customer service, and act as a true brand ambassador. From hosting tastings to delivering orders in our store van, no two days are the same!

Job Details

• Contract: Permanent – Part-Time

• Hours: 24 Hours per Week (Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends)

• Salary: £16,179.32 per annum (Pro Rata)

• Location: Notting Hill, London

• Licence Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Held 12+ months)

Key Responsibilities

• Customer First: Deliver an exceptional, VIP concierge service to every customer, actively following up on product updates, recommendations, and store tastings.

• Drive Performance: Maximise sales opportunities and support the team in meeting and exceeding store KPIs.

• Storytelling Over Discounting: Share your genuine passion for our product range by selling the story and quality behind our wines rather than relying on discounts.

• Product Knowledge: Actively build your wine expertise, taking advantage of fully funded WSET training to boost your confidence on the shop floor.

• Store Excellence: Take pride in maintaining high standards for the physical appearance of the store, both internally and externally.

• Daily Operations: Handle key store operations, including stock delivery merchandising, customer outreach, and local wine deliveries in the company van.

• Keyholder Duties: Act as a trusted keyholder, confidently opening, running, and closing the store in line with compliance procedures when required.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify operational improvements and share ideas with the manager and team.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure complete adherence to safety, legal, and operational policies, completing all mandatory training.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Driving Licence (Essential): Must hold a full UK manual driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points, and feel comfortable driving a company delivery van.

• Wine Passion: Prior wine knowledge is a bonus, but an enthusiastic drive to learn and achieve your WSET Level 2 qualification is essential.

• Customer Focus: Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences and build long-term customer loyalty.

• Flexibility & Initiative: A proactive can-do attitude, self-motivation when working solo or in a team, and adaptability to meet busy retail demands.

• Key Skills: Excellent time management, communication, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Hourly Rate

• Generous Staff Discount: Up to 20% off across our range.

• Fully Funded Qualifications: Earn your WSET wine qualifications with structured internal career development and training schemes.

• Retail Trust Access: Discounted e-vouchers, shopping cards, up to 30% savings at high-street retailers, plus 24/7 free counselling and support line.

• Company Benefits: Uniform provided, plus access to our company sick pay scheme.

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 iconic brands: Majestic Retail, Majestic Commercial, Enotria, and Vagabond.

Founded in 1980 and backed by Fortress Investment Group, Majestic operates over 200 retail stores alongside a nationwide supply network and growing wine bar estate. We are dedicated to curating a high-quality, differentiated product range, delivering expert customer service, and continuing our rapid growth across the UK.

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