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Sales Assistant

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PPG

Sep 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Stoke-on-Trent

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a customer facing environment delivering on direct sales
  • Excellent Communication skills, with a positive customer focused mentality
  • Good understanding of MICROS and IT systems
  • Flexibility in attitude towards both working hours and duties

Responsibilities

  • Providing a high level of customer service, identifying customer needs and assisting as required both face to face and over the telephone.
  • Taking payments from customers, completing any sales documentation and authorisation procedures accurately.
  • Adhering to all company policies and procedures relating to security of company monies and stock.
  • Undertaking as required stock take duties to ensure accurate levels of product availability.
  • Loading, unloading, and checking all incoming and outgoing deliveries against the delivery documentation to ensure accuracy.
  • Providing cover at other stores within the Zone as and when requested to meet business requirements.
  • Ensure all Health and Safety standards are always adhered to in line with both statutory legislation and Company policy.

FAQs

What is the role of a Sales Assistant at Johnstone's Decorating Centre?

The Sales Assistant provides first-class customer service by selling and promoting PPG products, understanding customer needs, and driving sales within the store and the wider network.

What are the key responsibilities of a Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include providing high-level customer service, processing payments, adhering to company security policies, conducting stock takes, managing deliveries, covering other stores as needed, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

What qualifications are required for the Sales Assistant position?

Candidates should have previous experience in a customer-facing environment with a focus on direct sales, excellent communication skills, knowledge of MICROS and IT systems, and flexibility in working hours and duties.

Is previous experience necessary to apply for this position?

Yes, previous experience in a customer-facing environment delivering on direct sales is required.

What type of environment does PPG promote for its employees?

PPG promotes a fulfilling workplace that supports continuous learning and embraces diversity and the ideas of others, providing equal opportunities to all candidates and employees.

Does the Sales Assistant role require teamwork?

Yes, the Sales Assistant role involves collaborating with other team members and is part of a larger organizational effort to provide excellent customer service.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within PPG?

Yes, PPG offers opportunities for growth and career development in a supportive environment.

What are the expected working hours for the Sales Assistant role?

The position may require flexibility in working hours according to business needs, including covering at other stores when requested.

How does PPG ensure employee well-being?

PPG provides employee benefits programs designed to support health and well-being, in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable plans.

What should applicants do if they require assistance with their application due to a disability?

Applicants needing assistance due to a disability should email recruiting@ppg.com for support.

Does PPG value employee feedback about the recruiting process?

Yes, PPG encourages employees and candidates to provide feedback on the recruiting process via platforms like Glassdoor.com to help them improve.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1883
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PPG Industries, now known as PPG, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Their ultimate mission is to innovate and provide sustainable solutions that enhance and protect surfaces and improve the quality of life. PPG aims to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer needs while reducing environmental impact. Their purpose revolves around developing advanced technologies to address customer challenges, contributing positively to communities, and ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders through responsible business practices.

Benefits

  • Pay-for-Performance

    We offer competitive base pay and bonus opportunities or incentive plans to ensure we are compensating fairly and rewarding high performance.​​​​​​​

  • Career growth & development

    We offer career advancement opportunities, including cross-function and cross-border assignments. The One PPG Mentoring Program can help accelerate employee personal and professional growth by pairing you with a Mentor or Mentee.

  • Work-life balance

    Some positions qualify for the Flexible Work Arrangements that may include flexible work time, compressed work week, part-time, job-sharing, and voluntary reduced time.

  • Financial Wellness

    PPG has teamed up with several global providers to offer a broad array of financial wellness tools for employees to access, at no cost, on topics like budgeting, debt management and more.

  • Mental health and emotional wellness

    PPG has a variety of Employee Assistance Programs throughout the world. Each program provides employees and their household members with access to confidential resources (counseling and referrals) designed to help with anxiety or depression, work-related stress, family or relationship concerns, childcare and eldercare assistance, financial or legal issues (loans, mortgages, debt), parenting concerns, and substance abuse.

  • Physical wellness

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At PPG, we want you to feel healthy, engaged and supported at work. We continuously provide challenges that you can complete at home or alongside your colleagues - all focused around fitness, improving nutrition, increasing productivity, and providing a better work-life balance. ​​​​​