Sales Assistant

Crown Paints; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Assistant/Driver in Fareham, where you will play a crucial role in driving sales and customer satisfaction. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage with the potential for bonuses, alongside an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave and health perks. You'll work in a vibrant store environment, contributing to the success of a well-respected brand with a rich history. If you have a passion for customer service and sales, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Discounted Paint for Personal Use

36 Days Annual Leave

No Night Shifts

Performance Bonus

Generous Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing Perks

Eating Out & Leisure Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or retail with a focus on customer service.
• Valid driving license is essential for delivery services.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales growth and targets.
• Identify potential new customers and establish relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Driving License

Job description

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join the team based in Fareham.

The role is a permanent, part-time position working 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday and Saturdays on a rota basis). In return, we offer a salary of £11.64 per hour (rising to £12.21 from April 1st, 2025) + bonus potential + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role

As a Sales Assistant/Driver, you will work alongside the store team, supporting our Store Manager in delivering sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints. A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the store's targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.

Our Crown Decorating Centres (CDC) are busy stores that play a pivotal role within our national network, currently comprising 147 CDCs. Our customer base varies from passing retail customers to builders and tradespeople who hold accounts and maintain repeat business. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships, and open customer accounts regularly.

Who we are looking for

We seek individuals with some sales or retail experience, who can demonstrate excellent customer service and maintain a positive mindset. A full valid driving license and the ability to drive are essential, as the store coordinates daily delivery services for customers.

With great work comes great reward

Crown Paints prides itself on excellent working conditions and offers an attractive reward package that includes:

• The ability to purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use
• 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period, e.g., Christmas)
• No night shifts! No Sundays!
• £11.64 per hour plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• A generous pension plan where the company will match, and even double, your contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family
• Eating out & leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts
• Training and development opportunities throughout your role

A little more about us

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, with more than 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. We are committed to our craft and, importantly, to supporting cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we focus on education for children in need and support over 55,000 children across 22 projects globally. At Crown, it’s not just paint — it’s personal!