Sales Advisor

Guildford

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota

Salary £21,000 per annum plus pension and benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Sales Advisor to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Guildford to provide exceptional service to customers in our store and showroom. You will play a vital part in helping serve customers and keeping the branch and it’s delivery service 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 sore our customers can take advantage of a huge selection of trade and designer paint, wallpaper, fabrics and 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.

Our Guildford team is a strong one, made up of 16 members of staff who between them have over 200 years service and industry experience with Brewers which is how we have built up a such a strong customer base and a reputation for being the decorator’s first choice. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.

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 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
• Keep our Warehouse organised and safe, in line with company standards
• Covering at other local Brewers stores when required

Who we are looking for to join our team:

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
• Driver with a full and current licence is essential
• Flexible to cover at otter local Brewers stores
• 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
• Free life assurance
• Pension plan
• Staff discounts
• Staff uniform
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• After a qualifying period you will also be eligible for profit related pay and a chance to use our Company Holiday Home in Cornwall
• No Sunday or late night working - we open Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm, and Saturday 8am to 5pm

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. 

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