Driver with Retail Sales Advisor Duties

Brewers Decorator Centres; England; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family run business is seeking a Driver with Retail Sales Advisor duties in Stoke on Trent. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional customer service while managing deliveries and assisting customers in-store. A full manual driving licence is required, and training will be provided for the right individual.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Free life assurance

5% employer contribution to pension plan

Colleague discounts on home improvements

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Medicash for healthcare claims

Cycle to Work Scheme

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Qualifications

• Approachable with a friendly personality.
• Previous retail experience is a plus but not essential.
• Keen to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Make contactless deliveries to customers in the Stoke on Trent area.
• Provide exceptional service to customers in the branch.
• Use product knowledge to assist customers in product selection.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Full clean manual driving licence

Job description

Driver with Retail Sales Advisor Duties

Stoke on Trent

32 hours per week over 4 days

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota

Salary £21,556 per annum plus pension and company benefits

We have a great opportunity for a Driver with Retail Sales Advisor duties to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Stoke on Trent to provide exceptional service to our customers in store. You will play a vital part in keeping the branch and its delivery service running smoothly - experience with our products isn't strictly necessary, if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

Conveniently located on Victoria Road, Fenton in Stoke on Trent, our Stoke on Trent Decorator Centre, has been supplying the local community with decorating supplies for over 20 years. In store we carry a vast range of trade and designer paints, wallpaper pattern books and all the tools and accessories our customers need to complete their decorating projects. Our friendly and knowledgeable team have been sharing their expert advice and making recommendations to both trade and retail customers for many years - it is part of our commitment to outstanding customer service. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

As a family run business, we are proud of our long history within our industry and the growth of our branch network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers

We understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.

As a Driver with Retail Sales Advisor Duties with Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Make contactless deliveries to customers in and around the Stoke on Trent area driving our Company Transit van
• Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
• Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
• Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
• Developing sales of the Company product range including wallpaper, paint and fabric
• Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
• Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
• Assisting with stock maintenance in the branch
• Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store

Who we are looking for to join our team:

• Familiar with Stoke on Trent and the surrounding area
• Full clean manual driving licence
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality - happy to help both customers and colleagues
• Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual
• Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
• Previous retail experience or product knowledge would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (Pro rata for part time)
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependants
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis,
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.

Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.

Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.