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Sales Assistant (with driving) - Glasgow

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PPG

12d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have customer-facing sales experience, excellent communication skills, proficiency in MICROS and IT, a full valid driving license for over a year, and flexibility in hours and duties.
  • You will drive a van for deliveries, provide customer service, handle payments, conduct stock checks, ensure delivery accuracy, cover other stores, and adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a customer facing environment delivering on direct sales
  • Excellent Communication skills, with a positive customer focused mentality
  • Good understanding of MICROS and IT systems
  • Essential - A full valid driving licence held for a period exceeding one year
  • Flexibility in attitude towards both working hours and duties

Responsibilities

  • Driving company van to deliver stock to stores and customers.
  • Providing a high level of customer service, identifying customer needs and assisting as required both face to face and over the telephone.
  • Taking payments from customers, completing any sales documentation and authorisation procedures accurately.
  • Adhering to all company policies and procedures relating to security of company monies and stock.
  • Undertaking as required stock take duties to ensure accurate levels of product availability.
  • Loading, unloading, and checking all incoming and outgoing deliveries against the delivery documentation to ensure accuracy.
  • Providing cover at other stores within the Zone as and when requested to meet business requirements.
  • Ensure all Health and Safety standards are always adhered to in line with both statutory legislation and Company policy.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Sales Assistant position?

The primary responsibilities include driving a company van for stock deliveries, providing high-level customer service, assisting customers both in-person and over the phone, processing payments and sales documentation, conducting stock take duties, loading and unloading deliveries, covering other stores as needed, and adhering to health and safety standards.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a full valid driving license held for a period exceeding one year is essential for this role.

What type of experience is preferred for this Sales Assistant role?

Previous experience in a customer-facing environment with direct sales is preferred for this position.

What type of skills are necessary for this job?

Excellent communication skills with a positive, customer-focused mentality, as well as a good understanding of MICROS and IT systems, are necessary skills for this job.

Are there any specific health and safety policies I need to follow?

Yes, all Health and Safety standards must be adhered to in line with both statutory legislation and Company policy at all times.

Will I need to work flexible hours?

Yes, flexibility in attitude towards working hours and duties is necessary for this role.

What employee benefits does PPG offer?

PPG offers employee benefits programs designed to support health and well-being, with specific details discussed during the hiring process.

Is there an opportunity for career growth in this position?

Yes, PPG provides an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that supports continuous learning and embraces diversity.

Can I apply if I have a disability?

Yes, PPG welcomes applicants with disabilities and provides assistance to complete applications. Please email recruiting@ppg.com for support.

What is the company culture like at PPG?

PPG promotes a culture of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, where employees are trusted and encouraged to strive for continuous improvement every day.

PPG

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1883
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PPG Industries, now known as PPG, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Their ultimate mission is to innovate and provide sustainable solutions that enhance and protect surfaces and improve the quality of life. PPG aims to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer needs while reducing environmental impact. Their purpose revolves around developing advanced technologies to address customer challenges, contributing positively to communities, and ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders through responsible business practices.

Benefits

  • Pay-for-Performance

    We offer competitive base pay and bonus opportunities or incentive plans to ensure we are compensating fairly and rewarding high performance.​​​​​​​

  • Career growth & development

    We offer career advancement opportunities, including cross-function and cross-border assignments. The One PPG Mentoring Program can help accelerate employee personal and professional growth by pairing you with a Mentor or Mentee.

  • Work-life balance

    Some positions qualify for the Flexible Work Arrangements that may include flexible work time, compressed work week, part-time, job-sharing, and voluntary reduced time.

  • Financial Wellness

    PPG has teamed up with several global providers to offer a broad array of financial wellness tools for employees to access, at no cost, on topics like budgeting, debt management and more.

  • Mental health and emotional wellness

    PPG has a variety of Employee Assistance Programs throughout the world. Each program provides employees and their household members with access to confidential resources (counseling and referrals) designed to help with anxiety or depression, work-related stress, family or relationship concerns, childcare and eldercare assistance, financial or legal issues (loans, mortgages, debt), parenting concerns, and substance abuse.

  • Physical wellness

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At PPG, we want you to feel healthy, engaged and supported at work. We continuously provide challenges that you can complete at home or alongside your colleagues - all focused around fitness, improving nutrition, increasing productivity, and providing a better work-life balance. ​​​​​