Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties

  • Brewers Decorator Centres
  • Harrogate, Yorkshire
  • Dec 19, 2022
Full time Retail

Job Description

Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties

Harrogate

Up to 24 hours including Saturdays (flexible week days and hours)

£7.39 - £10.06 per hour plus pension and benefits

We are thrilled to announce that due to our continued growth and success, we have opened our first Decorating Centre in Harrogate!

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

The Branch is situated on the popular high street on Knaresborough Road. The compact Branch offers all you require from designer Wallpaper and coverings to a soft furnishing section which can spark your creative flair and inspiration, whether you be an avid DIYer or a tradesperson!

A perfect place for customers who are looking for design ideas for their home decor projects. We attract a mixture of trade and retail customers to the store and it's thanks to the knowledge and experience of the team that we have earned our reputation for being the decorator's first choice across all of our stores, influencing us to open a brand new branch in Harrogate. The Branch hours are Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

Experience with our products isn't necessary, if you have experience in retail, have the drive and motivation to do a great job and can bring exceptional customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything else you need to succeed.

A family run business for almost 120 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 190 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 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:

Competitive rates of pay
31 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)
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.

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