Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties

St Austell

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a Rota

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary £25,255.00 per annum (pro rata) plus pension and benefits

We have a great opportunity for a friendly and reliable Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in St Austell 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.

Located on St Austell Bay Business Park on Par Moor Road, our St Austell Branch is the only dedicated decorators merchant in the area. This has meant we have built up great relationships with our customers and are proud of our reputation of being the place to go for all things decorating. The store which attracts a mixture of retail customers and professional tradespeople, stocks a huge range of trade and designer paints from a wide selection of brands as well as a great selection of wallpapers, pattern books and all of the decorating tools and supplies our customers need to complete any type of project. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.

A family run business for almost 120 years; we are proud of our long history in our industry and have grown our branch network to over 200 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We know that our people make our business unique, and place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues.

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 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:

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for fixed term contract)
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free life assurance & 5% of your salary Company 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 dependents
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for 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 share scheme, 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.

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