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Crown Paints

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You need strong retail sales experience, excellent customer service skills, a track record of meeting sales targets, and a current driving license to drive for daily customer deliveries.
  • You will support sales growth by collaborating with the store team, driving innovative sales, and identifying and establishing relationships with new customers.

Requirements

  • We are looking for individuals who possess strong sales experience, ideally within a retail background, evidencing excellent customer service and competence in the delivery of sales targets.
  • A current driving licence and the ability to drive is essential, as the store coordinates a daily delivery service for customers.

Responsibilities

  • As a Sales Assistant/Driver you will work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting our Store Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints.
  • A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the Wellingborough store targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.
  • A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Assistant/Driver position?

The role is a part-time position working 15 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays on a rota basis.

What is the hourly wage for this job?

The current salary is £11.64 per hour, which will rise to £12.21 from April 1st, 2025.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a full, valid UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

What type of customer service experience is needed?

Strong sales experience within a retail background, along with excellent customer service skills, is preferred.

What benefits does Crown Paints offer?

Crown Paints offers several benefits, including discounted paint, 28 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension plan, health and wellbeing perks, and a cycle to work scheme.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there will be training and development opportunities throughout your role.

Does the position require weekend work?

Yes, there may be some Saturday work on a rota basis.

What kind of customer base does the Cardiff Crown Decorating Centre serve?

The customer base varies from one-off retail customers to builders and trades people who hold accounts and maintain repeat business.

Can employees earn bonuses?

Yes, you can earn up to a performance bonus each quarter.

What are Crown Paints' core values?

Crown Paints' core values include Connecting to customers, Constantly challenging, Socially committed, and Inspiring confidence.

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Crown Paints

Darwen, Lancashire

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Crown Paints is a British paint manufacturer. It has been making paint for more than 200 years and is Holder of the Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen.The company is owned by Danish decorative and protective coatings company Hempel.More than 1,250 employees work for Crown Paints, which has its headquarters in Darwen in Lancashire. Its manufacturing sites in Darwen and Hull operate to ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system.