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Sales Assistant / Driver

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong retail sales experience, excellent customer service skills, and a current driving license for daily customer deliveries.
  • You will support the store team in achieving sales targets, drive customer engagement, establish new accounts, and promote decorative paints and sundry items effectively.

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 Nottingham 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.

Where is the job location?

The job is based in Nottingham.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position involves working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekends on a rota basis.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary is £11.64 per hour, plus a bonus and an excellent benefits package.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Sales Assistant/Driver?

The primary responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, supporting sales growth, identifying new customers, establishing relationships, and coordinating daily deliveries for customers.

Is previous sales experience required for this role?

Yes, strong sales experience, ideally in a retail background with excellent customer service skills, is required.

Is a driving license necessary for this position?

Yes, a current driving license and the ability to drive are essential for this role.

What kind of bonus structure is offered?

Employees have the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 28 days of basic annual leave each year, plus 8 bank holidays.

What other benefits are included in the package?

Additional benefits include product discounts, a generous pension plan, and multiple health and wellbeing benefits.

What makes Crown Paints unique as a company?

Crown Paints is distinguished by its long history of paint manufacturing, its commitment to cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes, and its support for education for children in need worldwide.

How many Crown Decorating Centres (CDCs) are there?

There are currently 147 Crown Decorating Centres across the national network.

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.