Retail Sales Advisor

Brewers Decorator Centres; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Retail Sales Advisor at a leading decorator centre, where your exceptional customer service skills will shine. In this engaging role, you'll provide outstanding service to customers, assist with product recommendations, and ensure the branch runs smoothly. Enjoy a supportive environment with comprehensive training and a chance to grow within the industry. With a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including holiday pay and employee discounts, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a difference in customer experiences. If you're friendly, reliable, and ready to learn, this role is for you!

Benefits

Free life assurance

5% employer pension contribution

Profit share scheme

Staff discounts

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Medicash

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Previous retail experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to customers in the branch.
• Mix paint, process orders, and assist with stock maintenance.
• Build relationships with customers and promote products.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Approachable personality

Keen to learn and develop

Job description

Reference: FEB20258710

Expiry date: 22:00, Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Location: Eastbourne

Benefits: Free life assurance, 5% salary employer pension contribution (subject to employee contributions), Profit share scheme after qualifying period, Staff discounts, uniform, 31 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for fixed term contract)

Duration: 6 Months

Working Hours: 40 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday with weekends on a rota

Salary: £25,255.00 per annum (Pro rata) plus pension and company benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Retail Sales Advisor to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Eastbourne on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, to provide exceptional service to our customers in our store. You will play a vital part in helping serve customers and keeping the branch running smoothly. Experience with our products isn't necessary; if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

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

1. Provide exceptional service to customers in the branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
2. Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
3. Mix paint for customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
4. Develop sales of the Company product range including wallpaper, paint and fabric
5. Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs
6. Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
7. Assist with stock maintenance in the branch
8. Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store

Who we are looking for:

1. Exceptional customer service and communication skills
2. Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality
3. Enjoys working and supporting a team
4. Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
5. 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:

1. Competitive rates of pay
2. 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (pro rata for fixed term contract)
3. Free life assurance
4. 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
5. We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
6. Brewers Colleague discounts give you huge savings on your home improvements
7. Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
8. Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
9. Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
10. Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
11. Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
12. Comprehensive Induction Programme
13. 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.