Senior Sales Advisor - Dunmurry

Winemark; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dunmurry is seeking a part-time Store Supervisor to enhance customer service and sales. Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager, operating the store in their absence, and managing stock and staff. The ideal candidate has retail supervisory experience and effective leadership skills. This position requires a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and take initiative.
• Proven leadership potential in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with sales, security, and cash control.
• Operate store in Manager's absence according to policies.
• Ensure excellent customer service and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership qualities

Communication Skills

Customer focused

Ability to actively sell

Problem-solving skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Customer Service or Retail Operations or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Ref: Ref-28537/30
Location: Dunmurry
Employment: Part-Time Permanent
Closing Date: 27 October 2025 12:00 am

Hours - 30 hours a week

Purpose

To provide the best level of service to customers, thereby maximising sales and profit

Responsibilities

• To assist and support the Store Manager in all aspects of the business including sales, security, cash and stock control
• To control and operate a Winemark store in the Store Managers absence in accordance with Company policies and procedures

Responsibilities continued

• To assist and support the Manager in the following: staff training and development
• Motivating and encouraging the team to attain sales targets
• Stock management
• Ensuring staff adhere to all Company instructions, policies and procedures
• Ensuring the store is operated in accordance with Company budgets
• Planning and implementing any changes in promotional activity
• Administration, for example, investigating cash / stock discrepancies, payroll and marketing

• To assist in customer relations by maintaining excellent customer service at all times, including an up to date knowledge of store products on display
• Identifying selling opportunities and acting on these
• To assume responsibility for housekeeping standards both inside and outside the store according to Company standards
• To ensure that the premises are safe and secure at all times
• To comply with the Company regulations with regard to cash handling and administration
• To comply with all health and safety information and to ensure compliance with all licensing and trading standards legislation
• Any other duties relevant and related to the post

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent

OR

1 year previous supervisory experience in a retail or customer focused environment

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Customer Service or Retail Operations or equivalent
• WSET Level 1 Wine Certificate; Level 2 also preferred
• Must be committed to successfully completing WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a retail environment
• To demonstrate the ability to solve problems and to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Leadership qualities - to demonstrate your potential to be able to lead a team in the absence of the Store Manager and be able to set a positive example.
• Have the ability to sustain consistent performance even under pressure, and willing to take on extra responsibility when required
• Previous experience of an EPOS system and cash handling
• Previous experience of stock handling and control
• Communication Skills - a proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, demonstrating good written, verbal and listening skills
• Customer focused - maintains a professional level of customer service at all times; identifies accurately the needs of internal and external customers and works to exceed the customer\'s expectations by delivering a high quality service
• Ability to actively sell to customers
• Personal Drive and a pleasant, positive and enthusiastic, "can do" attitude, demonstrating an appropriate level of motivation
• Excellent standard of dress and appearance
• A valid driving license plus access to a car

Desirable

• Previous experience in an off licence environment
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Interest and/or knowledge of wine

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