Sales Assistant

Company: PPG Industries (UK) Limited
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Location: Hanley
Job Description:

Sales Assistant with Driving

Hanley Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

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.

Why you’ll love working here…

  • Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
  • Commercial uncapped bonus scheme, paid quarterly
  • 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

A day in the life of…

As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Undertake all required training to help you to 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 focussed attitude
  • Good understanding of IT systems
  • Flexibility towards working hours and duties
  • Driving license is needed for this role

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A PPG offers equality of opportunities to all applicants and employees. We provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a gratifying workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without distinction of sex, pregnancy, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please send an email to recruiting@ppg.com.

Our employee benefit programs are designed to support the health and well‑being of our staff. Coverage is in accordance with applicable plan terms and documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and leave your opinion about the process.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026