Sales Assistant

AkzoNobel; Bocking; Presencial; GBP 11 000 - 13 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days holiday pro rata

Great Company pension

Income protection

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Resumo da oferta

AkzoNobel's Dulux Decorator Centre in Braintree is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant (16 hours per week). You will engage with customers, deliver products to homes and businesses, and support instore colleagues to drive sales and share of AkzoNobel products.

Shifts run between 7:00am-5:00pm on weekdays with some Saturday mornings; 13.18 per hour plus sales-based bonus. Benefits include pension, income protection, staff discount, and more.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Calm under pressure and customer-focused.

Responsabilidades

• Play an active part in engagement planning and store meetings.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome and informed conversation.
• Provide personalized proposals to customers.
• Use client service tools for a consistent experience.
• Support the store's monthly customer contact plan.
• Follow merchandising plan to restock the shop floor.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Dulux Decorator Centre

Braintree, CM7 9EQ

£13.18 per hour & Sales-Based Bonus

Part time, 16 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 maximize 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, 16-hour per week role, with shifts being scheduled between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and some Saturday shifts from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalized proposal.
• Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Support your store's monthly customer contact plan.
• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor
• Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Calm under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
• Well organized & with an eye for detail.
• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

What do we Offer at Dulux Decorator Centres

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• 25 days holiday pro rata, excluding bank holidays
• Great Company pension
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• 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.

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

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