Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties
Cambridge
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday with Saturday on a rota
Salary £28,136 per annum plus pension and company benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Retail Sales Advisor with Driving Duties to join our Brewers Decorator Centre in Cambridge, to provide exceptional service to our customers. This vital role will include making contactless deliveries in and around the local area - 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.
Located on Cambridge Road Industrial Estate Milton, our Cambridge store has been in the area for many years and we are extremely proud of the reputation we have built up in this time by being the first choice for Decorating supplies in the area. From our large showroom we stock a vast array of trade and designer paints, an extensive selection of wallpaper pattern books and all the decorating equipment and tools our customers need to get their jobs done whether they be a professional decorator or a keen home décor enthusiast. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.
Ranked again in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 - Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family-owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers
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 Driving Duties for Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Providing exceptional service to customers in the 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 salary
- 33 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays - increasing with service
- 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
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 Retail Assistant, Retail Team Leader, Retail Advisor, Retail Associate, Shop Assistant, Stock Assistant, Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Transit Driver, Courier, Delivery Crew Worker
