Retail Sales Advisor
 
Abingdon

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

8 hours per week – Saturday’s
 
Salary – £12.10 per hour plus pension and company benefits

Candidates need to be 18+ due to some lone working

We have an excellent opportunity for a friendly and reliable Saturday Retail Sales Advisor to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Abingdon, to provide exceptional service to customers in our store. This vital role includes keeping the warehouse organised and delivery service running smoothly - experience with our products isn't necessary, if you bring great customer service and teamwork skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

Our Decorator Centre in Abingdon has been a preferred supplier of paints, wallpapers and decorating materials and tools to tradespeople and homeowners for more than 16 years. In late 2015 we moved from our old Radley Road building to a new, larger showroom on Eyston Way where we sell a large selection of designer and trade paint, wallpapers, decorating materials and equipment. The team have a vast amount of service and industry experience with Brewers so it’s no wonder we have built up a strong customer base. There will be some lone working on occasion when covering break times so candidates must be 18+.  

The 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 Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:

•    Provide exceptional service to customers in the branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
•    Provide product 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
•    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 
•    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 through Retail Trust which includes a Virtual GP service that is accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and children 
•    Access to Medicash, an optional funded 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 Sales Assistant, Retail Assistant, Shop Assistant, Stock Assistant