Sales Assistants (London)

Established in 2009 and with four shops, Bottle Apostle is one of the few independently-owned London retail groups. We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people for the following roles:

• Sales Assistant Clapham (4-5 days a week)

• Sales Assistant East London (2-3 days a week)

• Sales Assistant North London (2-3 days a week)

We have incredibly loyal customers and are looking for people with experience working in a busy retail environment, with a professional attitude, strong commercial understanding, a keen attention to detail and who enjoy developing strong customer relationships. This of course runs alongside a knowledge of wines, craft beers and spirits. Most importantly, we want people with the hunger to learn and grow with us regardless of their current knowledge level.

Requirements:

• An energetic team player who is eager to jump in and develop their passion for wine
• Excellent communicator who can provide first class customer service
• Extremely organised with an attention to detail and ability to write passionately about wine
• Previous retail experience with an understanding of wines, craft beers and spirits
• WSET level 2 preferred, or equivalent minimum wine knowledge
• Availability to work evenings and weekends is essential
• Ability to repeatedly lift 20kg

Key responsibilities:

• Offer customer service at the highest standard supported by expert knowledge of the range
• Be a point person for customer enquiries with excellent customer support abilities
• Help create, organise and run a regular series of tasting events both in-store and off-site
• Assist with receipt and distribution of the deliveries

Salary and Benefits:

• Generous staff discount
• Opportunities to regularly taste alongside buyers with importers and producers
• Regular in-house training and opportunity for WSET qualifications sponsorship

Please send a CV and cover letter explaining which role you like to apply for and why you would be suitable for the role, to jobs@bottleapostle.com. Due to the high volume of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted.