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Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong sales experience, ideally in retail, excellent customer service skills, and a current driving license to drive for daily customer deliveries.
  • You will assist the store team, drive sales growth, identify new customers, establish relationships, and open accounts while promoting decorative paints and sundry items.

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 position?

The Sales Assistant position is a part-time role requiring 20 hours per week, typically from Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays on a rota basis.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Sales Assistant role is £11.64 per hour, with the potential to rise to £12.21 from April 1st, 2025, plus performance bonuses.

Is a driving license necessary for this role?

Yes, a full and valid UK Driving Licence is essential, as the role involves driving and coordinating a daily delivery service for customers.

What kind of experience are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for individuals with strong sales experience, ideally in a retail background, who demonstrate excellent customer service and the ability to meet sales targets.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a generous benefits package, which includes discounted paint, 28 days leave plus bank holidays, no night or Sunday shifts, a pension plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing perks, retail discounts, and opportunities for training and development.

What type of customers will I be working with?

You will work with a diverse customer base that includes one-off retail customers, builders, and tradespeople who maintain accounts and have repeat business.

Does Crown Paints support any social initiatives?

Yes, Crown Paints is committed to social responsibility, supporting various cultural, humanitarian, and educational causes, including the education of over 55,000 children worldwide.

Is there any training provided for this role?

Yes, ongoing training and development will be provided throughout your role to support your growth and success.

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.