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Sales Assistant / Driver

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong retail sales experience, excellent customer service skills, and a valid driving license. Ability to meet sales targets is essential.
  • You will support the Store Manager, drive sales growth, engage new customers, and help achieve store targets with our decorative paints and sundry items.

Requirements

  • - 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

Responsibilities

  • - Work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting our Store Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints.
  • - Contribute to the Sunderland store targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.
  • - Identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

FAQs

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a temporary position.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekends on a rota basis.

What is the hourly salary for this role?

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

Do you require prior sales experience for this position?

Yes, we are looking for individuals with strong sales experience, ideally within a retail background.

Is a driving license necessary for this job?

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

Are there opportunities for performance bonuses?

Yes, you can earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.

How many annual leave days are provided?

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

What additional benefits does Crown Paints offer?

Crown Paints offers a variety of discounts on products, a generous pension plan, and multiple other benefits related to health and well-being.

What is the main focus of Crown Paints as a company?

Crown Paints focuses on manufacturing high-quality paint while also supporting cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes across the globe, particularly education for children in need.

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.