Sales Assistant

PPG; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorative coatings company in Oldham is seeking a Sales Assistant. In this full-time permanent role, you'll serve customers both in-store and at the trade counter while ensuring the store is clean and well-presented. Key skills include customer service, sales experience, and time management. The position offers competitive salary reviews, bonus potential, and great benefits such as healthcare and 35 days of annual leave. Support for training is provided to build confidence in product selection.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

Competitive bonus structure starting at 15%

35 days of annual leave

Company pension contributions

Healthcare plan

Staff discount on products

Colleague recognition program

Wellbeing support program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills with a positive customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store in a friendly manner.
• Undertake training to select correct products for customers.
• Ensure store is well-presented and clean.
• Manage stock by taking deliveries and stocking shelves.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Time Management

Data Entry

Microsoft Excel

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Administrative Experience

Driving licence

Job description

Sales Assistant - Johnstones Decorating Centre

Oldham

Full Time Permanent

Position Summary

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

Competitive bonus structure starting at 15% for achieving budget with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget

35 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 Johnstones Decorating Centre

Colleague recognition program that recognises 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

A day in the life of

As a Sales Assistant your responsibilities will include :

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store in a friendly and professional manner.
• You may also be required to cover our Crumpsall and Rochdale store as well!
• 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

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving licence is desirable but not essential

If you meet this criteria or if you would like to learn more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

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.

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Furniture Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Sales Support

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1