Junior Copywriter

Location- Watford- Discipline:
- Support Centre- Job type:
- Permanent- Job ref:
- 006602- Published:
- 5 days agoWe have an exciting opportunity for Junior Copywriter to join the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer

Who are we?

Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, operating a network of over 200 stores nationwide. Founded in 1980, the company recently passed back into private ownership following the acquisition of Fortress Investment Group and has undergone an ambitious transformation and turnaround programme. The results of which are now being seen, with record market share growth, a new and improved product range, a new website and six new stores - with a pipeline for future expansion over the next five years. With no minimum purchase, the Majestic range includes over 1,100 different wines, spirits and beers both online and in-store. Majestic’s key strength is over 1,000 WSET-trained colleagues offering knowledgeable, friendly service across all channels.

The Role:
Key Responsibilities:

- Write new copy for 5+ retail and commercial lines in like with the Majestic tone of voice, ensuring the content master files are updated.
- Write engaging copy for weekly social media posts across multiple channels.
- Work with the digital marketing and online team to produce search-engine-optimised copy, spanning blog articles, product-display and product-listing pages and web content.
- Write content for point-of-sale items, including posters, price tickets, marketing materials, etc.
- Write all non-product-related copy requested by the online team.
- Assist in getting error-free direct mail to print, writing copy where required.
- Work on creative ideas for new own-label wines, campaigns etc
- Take notes in any review meetings.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

- A good command of the English language and a passion for learning are a must.
- Knowledge of wines, beer and spirits. WSET qualifications are a plus, but not essential.
- Knowledge of search-engine optimisation, copywriting and advertising is a benefit.
- You will know your claret from your Cÿtes du Rhÿne and have a drive to learn about all things wines, beers and spirits-related.

What's in it for you:

- A competitive salary & performance related bonus
- Up to 20% Staff Discount
- 29 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance (Worth 3 times your annual salary)
- A contributory Company Pension Plan
- Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression supported by our excellent in-house training schemes
- Fantastic incentives that take you around the world to explore our different vineyards.
- Free parking on site with electric charging points
- Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, Access to free counselling and support phone line
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks
- Long service rewards.
- Company sick pay scheme

Job Specifics:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Watford. Our Head Office is based in Watford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office.

Majestic Staff: Please ensure you have a conversation with your Area Manager and Regional Manager first before applying.