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Wine Sales Assistant (Media & Marketing) Edinburgh

Salary Range
£27,000 - £27,000
£2,250 - £2,250 / mo

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Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We offer a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave. 4 days pw £27k Pro-Rata

Are you a dynamic and creative individual with the ambition to work in the wine business?

Are you experienced or are you are looking to secure your first role in on-line web sales and marketing?

Perhaps your are a media or design graduate with a developing interest in wines and spirits?

You are a great communicator with a can do attitude who is willing to get stuck in!

Can you work well amongst and contribute to a small close-knit team?

If you answered yes to these questions, Cockburn’s of Leith would love to hear from you!

We stand apart from other retailers due to our highly individual range of unique wines and spirits

At Cockburn’s, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will be an ambassador for the Cockburn’s brand, supporting the team to help deliver a premium wine & spirit buying experience

Your responsibilities:

  • You are an innovator with the ability to create visually eye-catching marketing campaigns and wine web-site offers
  • Have an excellent sense of design with an eye for colour schemes, clear and striking layouts and typography
  • Focus on social media marketing channels and content creation - Website, Facebook, Instagram
  • Ensure high standards of quality customer service are met at all times
  • Supporting the sales floor when required in this hybrid role - ensure the store is well stocked, with products visually merchandised and priced accurately
  • Working a 4 day a week which may include weekends, will also be required to help cover holidays

Knowledge & skills required:

  • Advanced I.T. skills with Mailchimp and WordPress/WooCommerce platforms
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment is desirable but not essential
  • Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills
  • A keen interest in wine and spirits, or desire to learn
  • Ability to lift and move full boxes of wines and spirits as required
  • This Job Description is intended as a guide to the nature of the work required of this position, it is neither comprehensive nor restricted and is subject to review

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/07/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Wine Sales Assistant (Media & Marketing) Edinburgh roles across Cockburns of Leith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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