Sales Assistant
Full Time | Permanent
Position Summary
We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
- Competitive bonus structure starting at 15% for achieving budget, with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget
- 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
- Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available
- Great work/life balance: Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm!
- Generous company pension contributions
- Excellent career progression: We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy
- Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
- Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
- Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues
- Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)
- Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
- Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
- Using company van to make deliveries.
- Being available to cover stores in Poole, Southampton and Salisbury.
- Undertake all required training to help you confidently select the correct product for our customers’ needs and to promote our brand.
- Ensure your store always looks well‑presented and clean.
- Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.
Key Skills
- Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable.
- Good communication skills with a positive customer‑focused attitude.
- Good understanding of IT systems.
- Flexibility towards working hours and duties.
- Driving licence and own vehicle is ESSENTIAL.
Equal Opportunity Statement
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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