Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer is seeking a Sales Assistant/Driver for their Barrow-in-Furness store. You will play a key role in driving sustainable sales growth, establish customer relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction. The role requires strong retail experience and a valid UK driving licence for deliveries. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and various wellness perks including a generous leave policy. No night or Sunday work is required.

Benefits

Performance bonus

36 days annual leave

Discounted paint purchases

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Training and development

Qualifications

• Strong sales/retail experience is essential.
• Must provide excellent customer service.
• Confidence in making sales calls and meeting targets required.
• Adaptability to meet customer needs is crucial.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Valid UK driving licence required for delivery services.
• Capability to lift up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in driving sales growth.
• Establish relationships and open customer accounts.
• Contribute to achieving store targets.
• Carry out daily delivery services for customers.

Skills

Sales/Retail Experience

Customer Service

Sales Calls

Team Player

Independent Work

Valid UK Driving Licence

Physical Capability (lift 20kg)

Job description

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 the store's targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items. The Barrow‑in‑Furness Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of 145 stores 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

About Crown Paints

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years and proudly holds a Royal Warrant for 60 years. We support cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes worldwide, and focus on educating children in need, supporting over 55,000 children across 22 projects. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Employment Details

• Permanent full‑time position, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).
• Location: Barrow‑in‑Furness store.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of £12.21 per hour + opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period, e.g., Christmas).
• 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) – 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors.
• Health & wellbeing perks – medical, dental and optical treatments for you and your family.
• No nights and no Sundays.
• Eating out & leisure discounts available.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Retail discounts.
• Training and development throughout your role.