Read more

Vacancy Filler; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 277,000 - 339,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free life assurance

Employer pension contributions

Brewers Colleague discounts

Discounts with partners

Job summary

Brewers Lewes Road is opening a brand-new Brewers Decorator Centre this summer and we have an exciting part-time Retail Sales Advisor role to join the team, delivering exceptional service to customers in-store and bringing in new business in the area.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, family-owned environment with strong values and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Approachable and friendly; able to work with customers and colleagues.
• Willing to attend training to become Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required.
• Previous retail experience or product knowledge advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sales

Job description

Retail Sales AdvisorLewes Road20 hours per week over 3 daysWorking hours:Week 1 rota: Thursday, Friday, SaturdayWeek 2 rota: Monday, Tuesday, WednesdaySalary - £14,068 per annum plus company pension and benefits

We are thrilled to announce that we are due to open a brand-new Brewers Decorator Centre in Lewes Road this summer and we have a very exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Part Time Retail Sales Advisor, to join this new team to provide exceptional service to our customers in store and bring in new business in the area!

Our new Lewes Road store will support our continued development in the South East, as the premier decorating destination for professional decorators and home décor enthusiasts!

The store will stock an extensive product range which includes trade and designer paint brands such as Armstead, Crown, Dulux, Farrow & Ball, Little Green, Johnstones, Sadolin as well as our own brand, Albany.

Store opening hours will be Monday - 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 visitwww.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
• 33 days holiday including 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

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

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