Brewers Decorator Centres
Showroom Retail Sales Advisor
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Showroom Retail Sales Advisor
Retail Showroom Sales Advisor - Brewers Decorator Centre
Location: Lewes Road
Hours: 40 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday, with Saturdays on a rota basis)
Salary: £28,136 per annum, plus company pension and benefits
About the Role
We are excited to welcome a new Retail Showroom Sales Advisor to our forthcoming Brewers Decorator Centre in Lewes Road—opening this summer!
The new store aligns with our mission to be the premier decorating destination for professional decorators and home decor enthusiasts in the South East. Offering an extensive product range, including trusted brands like Armstead, Crown, Dulux, Farrow & Ball, Little Green, Johnstones, Sadolin and our in-house Albany brand, the store will operate with the following hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7 am – 5 pm
- Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm
Ranked as The Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2026, Brewers is the largest independent supplier of decorating materials in the UK. As a family-owned business with 120+ years of heritage, we prioritise colleague growth with our motto: ‘Help one another succeed’.
We recognise the needs of neurodiverse and disabled candidates and are committed to supporting reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. Visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
The Retail Showroom Sales Advisor will contribute to outstanding customer service and business growth through:
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- Delivering exceptional in-store service, offering design advice, consultations, and recommendations to enhance customer experiences.
- Utilising your product knowledge (especially bespoke services like wallpaper, paint, fabric, and furnishings) to assist customers in selecting the right solutions.
- Boosting sales of the Wallpaper, Paint and Furnishings product ranges, including bespoke products.
- Collaborating on display and merchandising, ensuring stock trends and popular items remain visually accessible.
- Preparing quotations for custom solutions, mixing paint, processing orders, and coordinating special requests across the branch network.
- Managing stock maintenance, from unloading deliveries to arranging inventory.
- Supporting safety practices as required (e.g., Fire Marshall or First Aider training).
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Outstanding customer service and communication abilities to:
- Understand customer needs and customise product suggestions.
- Enthusiasm for interior design, merchandising, home decor, and trends.
- A friendly, approachable personality—equally adept at supporting customers and colleagues.
- Essential experience in made-to-measure/bespoke industries (e.g., paint mixing, quotations).
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Willingness to upskill through training, including Fire Marshall or First Aid qualifications as required.
- Previous retail or product knowledge scenarios are advantageous (though training will be provided).
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Benefits Package
We offer comprehensive rewards, including:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service*
- Free life assurance
- 5% salary contribution to Brewers’ pension plan (subject to employee contribution eligibility)
- Stream: Advance access to a portion of your wages via an employee money-management app.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Support for colleagues, partners, and dependents.
- Virtual GP service: Access to medical advice for you and any dependent children.
- Medicash discounts for qualified routine healthcare treatments.
- Colleague & partner discounts on home improvement retailers and supermarkets.
- Partner rebates (e.g., Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and a Helping Hand Loan Scheme).
- Uniform and tax relief
- Comprehensive onboarding and career development
- After qualifying, employees gain profit-related bonuses, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and access to Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.
How to Apply
To join this exciting opportunity, complete the mandatory application form via the Apply Now button.
For reference, related job titles may include: Sales Assistant, Sales Advisor, Store Assistant, Retail Assistant, Retail Team Leader, Retail Advisor, Retail Associate, Interior Design Assistant or Made-To-Measure Fitter.
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