Retail Sales Advisor

Brewers Decorator Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewers Decorator Centres is seeking a Retail Sales Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Located in Guildford, the role requires a friendly individual to provide exceptional customer service, manage stock, and assist customers in selecting the right products. Comprehensive training will be provided, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

Company pension plan with employer contributions

Employee discounts on home improvements

Free life assurance

Virtual GP service

Wagestream for accessing pay as earned

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills to translate customer requirements into product recommendations.
• Approachable, friendly personality, happy to help customers and colleagues.
• Enjoys teamwork but can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to customers in branch.
• Use product knowledge to recommend products.
• Mix paint and develop sales of company product range.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

Guildford

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary - £26,945.00 per annum (pro rata) plus company pension and benefits

We have a great opportunity for a friendly and reliable Retail Sales Advisor to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Guildford 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.

Our Brewers Decorator Centre on Woodbridge Meadows in Guildford offers the largest selection of trade and designer paints and decorating sundries in town, and we have been successfully serving the local area for over 80 years. In store our customers can take advantage of a huge selection of trade and designer paint, wallpaper, fabrics and all the decorating supplies and materials our customers need to get the job done whether they be a professional decorator or a keen home décor enthusiast.

The team between them have a vast amount of service and industry experience with Brewers so it’s no wonder we have built up a strong customer base. The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family-owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our 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 Retail Sales Advisor with Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:

• 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

• 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
• Willing to attend training to become a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required
• 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 salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (pro rata for fixed term contract)
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it
• Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements
• 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 and ongoing development
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our 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.

Other job titles associated with this role include Retail Assistant, Retail Team Leader, Retail Advisor, Retail Associate, Shop Assistant, Stock Assistant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Retail

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