Saturday Retail Sales Advisor

Saturday Retail Sales Advisor

Shrewsbury

8 hours per week

Salary £7.39 - £10.06 (dependant on age) – competitive plus pension and benefits.

The salary for this role will be increased on 1 April 2023 as part of the Company pay review

We are recruiting for a friendly and reliable Saturday Retail Sales Advisor to join our brand-new branch in Shrewsbury. You will play a vital part in keeping the store and its deliveries running smoothly and efficiently by delivering to our customers and serving on the busy trade counter. Experience with our products isn’t strictly necessary, if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

The store will stock an extensive product range which includes trade and designer paints from all the leading brands as well as our own brand, Albany, a vast choice of wallcovering options and all the decorating supplies and equipment our customers will need to get their jobs done.

We will have paint tinting machines in store meaning we can offer the widest range of options to our customers whether they be professional decorators or retail customers taking on a home décor project.

Branch opening hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.

Brewers are renowned through the country for providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service - it’s why we welcome so many repeat customers back into our business and this is something we are very keen to achieve with our Shrewsbury store.

A family run business for over 115 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 180 branches nationwide. We know that our people make our business unique, and place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues.

As a Retail Sales Advisor for 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 rates of pay
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (pro rata for part time)
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer 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 dependants
• Access to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for the most 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 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. 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, Part Time Sales Advisor, Sales Assistant, Sales Office

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