Manager in Training

at  Winemark

With 84 stores across Northern Ireland and over 500 staff we are conveniently located in major locations across the province
Our friendly local wine experts are endowed with a wealth of wine knowledge certified by Wine and Spirits Education Trust. WSET is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines and spirits. The winning combination of knowledge and a passion for people allow our staff to deliver excellent customer service.
Main Purpose: To train & develop in a Winemark trainee management role with the aim of successfully integrating into the business as a full time manager.

Duties & Responsibilities: To successfully partake in all areas of the MIT programme, both task & class room based training in order to ensure that all areas of the operation are understood & can be used to build a profitable off licence operation. Some of the key learning responsibilities are:

• Customer Relations / Selling Skills – Promotes a professional and quality level of customer service to existing and new customers; assesses and satisfies customers needs and queries / problems; identifies and maximizes selling opportunities; ensures staff give the required level of customer service; actively achieves Company KPIs
• Commercial and Business Acumen – Proactively seeks opportunities for increased business; awareness of competition; supports new directions and initiatives; creative presentation ability of company products
• Leadership / Taking Responsibility – Accountable for the day-to-day running of the store and management of staff; ensures full adherence to company policy and procedures in all areas including customer relations, housekeeping, merchandising and display, security of premises, cash and stock, and administration; leads by example; uses authority when necessary
• Legislation – Ensures the correct implementation of any legislation affecting the business (health and safety, licensing, trading standards)
• Organisation and Planning – Plans, prioritises and organises work to optimize the use of resources and meet deadlines; schedules events / tasks and delegates effectively to staff; plans and introduces contingencies as required
• Maximises Resources – Operates store in accordance with agreed targets and budgets in relation to sales, stock loss, stock levels, man hours and operating costs
• Quality Emphasis – Committed to setting and maintaining high store and personal standards, with excellent merchandising skills
• Motivating Others - Encourages team effort, builds cohesion and maintains motivation
• Staff Training and Development – Understands and delivers training and development needs of team members; gains willing cooperation; gives regular feedback to team; appraises performance; encourages open communication and is constructive when confronting individuals
• Effective Administration – Accurately adheres to company administration systems regarding cash, stock, payroll and marketing; adopts a systematic and organized approach; checks standards of accuracy; follows written and verbal instructions to company standards and accountable for all communication within the store
• Problem Solving – Anticipates and identifies problems; uses analytical and investigative skills in problem solving and proposes solutions / evaluates alternatives; takes action to resolve problems in accordance with company needs
• Any other duties relevant and related to the post

Working Hours: 40+ hours (as required by the programme)

• Customer Relations / Selling Skills – Promotes a professional and quality level of customer service to existing and new customers; assesses and satisfies customers needs and queries / problems; identifies and maximizes selling opportunities; ensures staff give the required level of customer service; actively achieves Company KPIs
• Commercial and Business Acumen – Proactively seeks opportunities for increased business; awareness of competition; supports new directions and initiatives; creative presentation ability of company products
• Leadership / Taking Responsibility – Accountable for the day-to-day running of the store and management of staff; ensures full adherence to company policy and procedures in all areas including customer relations, housekeeping, merchandising and display, security of premises, cash and stock, and administration; leads by example; uses authority when necessary
• Legislation – Ensures the correct implementation of any legislation affecting the business (health and safety, licensing, trading standards)
• Organisation and Planning – Plans, prioritises and organises work to optimize the use of resources and meet deadlines; schedules events / tasks and delegates effectively to staff; plans and introduces contingencies as required
• Maximises Resources – Operates store in accordance with agreed targets and budgets in relation to sales, stock loss, stock levels, man hours and operating costs
• Quality Emphasis – Committed to setting and maintaining high store and personal standards, with excellent merchandising skills
• Motivating Others - Encourages team effort, builds cohesion and maintains motivation
• Staff Training and Development – Understands and delivers training and development needs of team members; gains willing cooperation; gives regular feedback to team; appraises performance; encourages open communication and is constructive when confronting individuals
• Effective Administration – Accurately adheres to company administration systems regarding cash, stock, payroll and marketing; adopts a systematic and organized approach; checks standards of accuracy; follows written and verbal instructions to company standards and accountable for all communication within the store
• Problem Solving – Anticipates and identifies problems; uses analytical and investigative skills in problem solving and proposes solutions / evaluates alternatives; takes action to resolve problems in accordance with company needs
• Any other duties relevant and related to the pos