Sales Assistant

AkzoNobel; York; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant for their Dulux Decorator Centre in York. The role involves providing exceptional customer service and maximizing sales through collaboration with colleagues. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including personal development opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer service or retail role.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment.
• Remains calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engagement planning and monthly store meetings.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome and informed conversations.
• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio includes brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, trusted worldwide. Operating in over 150 countries, we use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. We believe every surface is an opportunity. As a pioneering and long-established paints company, we are dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of today while creating a better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information, visit www.akzonobel.com

Sales Assistant

Dulux Decorator Centre - York

Competitive Salary + Lucrative Sales-Based Bonus

Part-time – 20 hours per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, but flexible. Work shifts are between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri and 8am to 12noon on Saturday.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience and expertise, even if all criteria are not met.

Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centers has over 240 stores nationwide and is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant. We pride ourselves on doing things differently, offering a remarkable benefits package and career progression opportunities. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with ‘Investors in People-Gold’ accreditation, we serve decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in your store’s success by collaborating with colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Your people skills will help maximize sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories.

Job Responsibilities

1. Participate in engagement planning and monthly store meetings.
2. Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, informed conversations, and personalized proposals.
3. Use 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. Develop your skills and encourage colleagues to do so using training tools.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a customer service or retail role.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment and supporting colleagues.
• Remains calm under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out

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

What We Offer

We provide personal development opportunities, roles with broad scope, and impact, along with comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover, and more.

We have been inventing the future for over two centuries and invite you to join our team. Apply online via the link, and we will respond promptly.

We support a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing, and are open to flexible working options for all roles.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. We embrace diversity and provide training on unconscious bias to ensure a fair talent acquisition process. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.