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Sales Assistant / Driver

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Lincoln

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong retail sales experience, excellent customer service skills, a current driving license, and the ability to drive for daily customer deliveries.
  • You will support the store team in driving sales growth, identify new customers, establish relationships, and help achieve store targets while assisting with deliveries.

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 Lincoln 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 is the job title for this position?

The job title is Sales Assistant / Driver.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role is part time and consists of 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday with weekends on a rota basis.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The salary for this position is £11.64 per hour, plus bonuses and an excellent benefits package.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Strong sales experience is required, ideally within a retail background, along with excellent customer service skills and competence in delivering sales targets.

Is a driving licence necessary for this role?

Yes, a current driving licence and the ability to drive are essential, as the store coordinates a daily delivery service for customers.

What kind of bonus can be earned in this position?

Employees can earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.

How many days of leave are provided annually?

Employees receive 28 days of basic annual leave each year, in addition to 8 bank holidays.

Does Crown Paints offer any pension benefits?

Yes, Crown Paints offers a generous pension plan where the company will match and even double your contribution.

What initiatives does Crown Paints participate in?

Crown Paints is socially committed and supports cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes, focusing particularly on education for children in need.

How long has Crown Paints been manufacturing paint?

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years.

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.