Sales Assistant

PPG; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped quarterly bonus

33 days leave

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Staff discount

Job summary

PPG is recruiting a Sales Assistant for our Architectural Coatings division in Glasgow. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service on the trade counter and in-store, with full training provided to help you recommend the right products and promote the brand.

We offer a competitive salary with regular reviews, a comprehensive bonus scheme, generous leave, and a pension. You will work in a supportive team with great development opportunities at the PPG Training Academy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable.
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focused attitude.
• Good understanding of IT systems.
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties.
• Driving license is needed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake all required training to help you confidently select the correct product for customers’ needs and to promote our brand.
• Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Skills

Customer facing

IT systems

Flexible hours

Driving license

Job description

Sales Assistant – Architectural Coatings

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training.

Why you’ll love working here

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Commercial uncapped bonus scheme, paid quarterly
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available
• Great work/life balance: Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm!
• Generous company pension contributions
• Excellent career progression: We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy
• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
• Colleague recognition program that recognizes and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers’ needs and to promote our brand.
• Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focused attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving license is needed for this role

Equal Employment Opportunity

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.