Sales Assistant

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Bedford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Sales Assistant to enhance customer experiences and drive sales in a collaborative retail environment. This part-time role offers the chance to engage with customers, manage deliveries, and support store operations. With a focus on personal development and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those who thrive in customer service and enjoy working in a dynamic setting. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers competitive benefits, including a flexible benefits scheme and employee discounts. Be part of a team that has been innovating for over two centuries!

Benefits

25 days holiday

Income protection

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service or retail roles.
• Valid driving license required for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Provide a memorable customer experience in store.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximize sales.
• Plan delivery routes and load the van for customer deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Driving License

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Sales Assistant
£11.86 Per hour & Sales-Based Bonus
Part time – 20 hours per week

Job Purpose
You will play a key role in the success of your store by collaborating with instore colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals & DIY enthusiasts. We will look to you to use your people skills to help maximise the sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories in your store. You will carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses too.

This is a part time 20 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis.

Job Responsibilities

1. Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.
2. Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalised proposal.
3. Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience.
4. Support your store’s monthly customer contact plan.
5. Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor.
6. Load the van & plan delivery routes.
7. Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools.

Job Requirements

1. Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
2. Valid driving licence.
3. Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
4. Calm under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out

1. Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
2. Well organised & with an eye for detail.
3. Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

1. Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
2. 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
3. Income protection.
4. Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Employee Life Assurance.
7. Company pension.
8. Product discounts.
9. Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com