Private Client and Retail Manager

Private Client & Retail Manager - Wine Specialist
Nottingham City Centre
Up to £30,000 + Bonus & Incentives + Commission Opportunities
Do you have a passion for wine and a flair for sales?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Private Client & Retail Manager to join an award-winning, independent wine merchant in the heart of Nottingham. This is not your average retail role – you’ll combine managing a boutique wine shop with building and nurturing relationships with valued private clients.
You’ll be the face of the store, hosting wine tastings, introducing new wines, attending networking events, and ensuring every customer receives an exceptional experience.
What’s in it for you?
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Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum
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Bonus & incentives for hitting targets
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Additional commission from wine tasting evenings and sales initiatives
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37.5-hour week, Monday–Saturday (Saturday can be your non-working day)
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20 days holiday plus statutory leave
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Time back in lieu for attending events
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Professional development and opportunity to expand your wine knowledge (WSET training support)
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Join a passionate, close-knit team in a respected independent business
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Managing the day-to-day running of the wine shop, from merchandising to stock control
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Building and growing relationships with private clients through calls, in-person consultations, and events
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Introducing and promoting new wines and ‘Wines of the Week’
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Hosting and presenting engaging wine tasting evenings
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Attending local networking events such as Breakfast Clubs and Business Groups to raise brand awareness
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Achieving and exceeding sales targets across both retail and private client channels
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Acting as a true ambassador for fine wine and exceptional service
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Retail management or strong sales experience within wine or a related premium product
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WSET Level 3 or Diploma (or a strong passion for wine and willingness to work towards this)
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Confident communicator with the ability to present to groups and inspire customers
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Commercially minded with a proven ability to hit targets
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Organised and able to balance retail operations with proactive business development
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Car driver (occasional off-site events and networking required)
If you’re passionate about wine, thrive on building relationships, and love the idea of combining retail management with private client sales, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your wine career
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