Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties

Brewers Decorator Centres; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Training and development

Cycle to work

Job summary

Brewers Decorator Centre in Portsmouth is hiring a Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties to provide exceptional service, assist customers and make contactless deliveries in the local area using the company van.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with Saturday on a rota, with a salary of £28,136 per annum plus pension and company benefits. The branch offers training, career development, and staff discounts within a friendly, long‑standing company.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Full clean manual driving licence required.
• Experience in retail is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to customers in the branch.
• Use product knowledge to recommend products and assist customers.
• Make contactless deliveries to local customers using the company van.
• Mix paint for customers and process specialist orders.
• Build relationships with customers to understand needs and offer comprehensive service.
• Keep warehouse organized and safe to company standards.
• Promote seasonal items and display products to increase sales.
• Unload deliveries and distribute stock throughout the store.

Skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Local area knowledge

Retail experience

Job description

Portsmouth

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday with Saturday on a rota

Salary £28,136 Per Annum Plus Pension And Company Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties to join our Brewers Decorator Centre in Portsmouth, to provide exceptional service to our customers. This vital role will include making contactless deliveries in and around the local area - 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 in Farlington opened its doors in 1976 and has been successfully serving the local community ever since. From our large and open showroom we offer an extensive range of designer and trade paints and wallcoverings as well as all of 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 branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

Ranked again in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 - 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 Driving Duties for Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional service to customers in the branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
• Using product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
• Making contactless deliveries to customers in and around the local area driving our Company Transit van
• Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
• Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
• Keep our warehouse organised and safe, in line with company standards
• Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
• 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
• Familiar with the surrounding area
• Full clean manual driving licence
• 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 person.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays - increasing with service
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• Stream - 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

Other job titles associated with this role include Retail Assistant, Retail Team Leader, Retail Advisor, Retail Associate, Shop Assistant, Stock Assistant, Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Transit Driver, Courier, Delivery Crew Worker