Sales Assistant at The Whisky Shop (Part-Time Permanent)
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Position Overview & Specifications
PART-TIME PERMANENT ROLE AT THE WHISKY SHOP (not a holiday job).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, intelligent team player and ‘people-person’ to start soon, as part of a small team here at our store in the centre of Bath (BA1 5AQ), working part-time (exact plans largely to suit you).
Weekend work often (but not always) required.
Extensive training will be given (in all aspects of the business, not just whisky!), and you will ultimately be awarded a great deal of responsibility, skills and experience.
£10.97ph
We are a place where the staffs’ wellbeing comes first, where we enjoy what we do and ensure that customers enjoy the exceptional service, products and value we offer.
Please include your CV and an idea of your preferred availability, as well as any other supporting information.
Please note applications without at least a short cover letter (ideally referencing the preferred availability mentioned above) will not be considered.
The Whisky Shop is the largest specialist whisky retailer in the UK with 21 stores. We were established in 1992 and celebrated our 30th anniversary year during 2022.
All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by law to sell alcohol, so anyone younger cannot be considered for this role.
Dedication to retail and great customer service is above all the requirements we are after, therefore experience in a similar speciality retail or customer services environment is beneficial.
An interest, knowledge or appreciation for whisky, in particular Scotch Whisky would be a benefit but you will receive adequate training on product knowledge so this is not essential.
As well as offering great customer service the following tasks will be expected of you-
Operating tills (including cash handling)
Merchandising, displays including windows
Stock replenishment
Dealing with deliveries (which can include manual heavy lifting)
General housework to ensure the shop always looks in good order
Email Correspondence with Clients
We also operate a mail order service, Click & Collect service and a Whisky Auction and some training on these areas will be provided.
Other key attributes include-
Flexibility (we trade seven days per week)
Confidence
Reliability (timekeeping)
Eagerness to learn
The Whisky industry is a great sector to be in and to be able to progress within personally either with ourselves, a growing retail business, or within the wider industry, which can lead to global opportunities.
Job Types: Part-time
Part-time hours: As a guide, 12-24hrs per week (though what works for you?)
Salary: £10.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule: Weekend availability, store opening hours are generally 10-6
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.97 per hour
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant at The Whisky Shop (Part-Time Permanent) roles across The Whisky Shop, Bath's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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