Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Crown Paints is looking for a Sales Assistant/Driver for their Ayr store. This part-time role involves supporting sales growth, building customer relationships, and performing delivery services. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits like training, pension plan, and health perks in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to 25%

Discounted paint for personal use

Generous pension plan with company match

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

No nights or Sundays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Strong sales and retail experience required.
• Passionate about excellent customer service.
• Confident in making sales calls and hitting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales growth.
• Identify new customers and establish positive relationships.
• Carry out daily delivery services for customers.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Team Player

Adaptability

Independent Work

Job description

Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints are looking to recruit a permanentSales Assistant / Driver to join our fantastic team at our Ayrstore.

• The role is a permanent, part-time position working20 hours per week(Monday - Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).
• In return, we are offering youa salary of£12.21 per hour+ bonus + excellent benefits package.

What can you expect from this role?

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

The AyrCrown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of145stores across the UK. Our customer base varies from passing one-off retail customers through to builders and trades people 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.

What’s in it for you?

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie.Christmas)
• £12.21per hourplus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use
• A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for youand your family
• No nights and no Sundays!
• Eating out & leisure discounts available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts
• Training and development throughout your role

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Possess strong sales/retail experience
• Are passionate about providing excellent customer service
• Are confident making sales calls and are driven to hit sales targets
• Are a team-player and adaptable to meet the needs of customers
• Can work independently when required
• Has a valid UK driving licence and is happy to carry out daily delivery services for customers
• Can lift to 20kg

Does this sound like you?

Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints!

More about Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.