Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota
Competitive salary plus pension and company benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Senior Retail Sales Advisor to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Colindale, to provide exceptional service to our customers in store. You will play a vital part in keeping the branch running smoothly and efficiently and providing essential support to the Branch Manager – experience with our products isn't strictly necessary, if you are a natural leader and can bring great customer service, sales experience and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.
Located just off the A5 Edgware Road our Branch in Colindale first opened its doors over 30 years ago and we have been successfully serving the local area by supplying decorating materials to both our trade and retail customers ever since. Our friendly team have over 70 years of industry experience so are in the best position to offer advice to both professional decorators or a keen home décor enthusiast. The Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Branch Manager with developing the branch and the team including deputising in their absence
- Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
- Have keyholder responsibilities, cashing up and associated supervisory tasks
- Allocate work to the team, keeping them motivated and driven
- Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
- Planning and agreeing sales forecasts with the Branch Manager in line with Company targets
- Ensuring orders and enquiries are dealt with and followed up on promptly
- 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
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
- Experience in a retail environment, ideally in a team leader or supervisory role
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
- Highly motivated with the drive to succeed and do a great job
- Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality – happy to help both customers and colleagues
- The ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve the highest level of customer service
- Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can be relied upon to work as an individual at all times
- Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
- Ideally lives within a close proximity to the store to be able to respond to potential alarm calls out of hours
- An interest in our industry would be advantageous but not essential as product training will be given
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays
- Free life assurance
- 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
- Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Employee Assistance Programme – accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
- Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it
- Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments
- Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements
- 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 and ongoing development
- After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
