Sales Assistant Driver

PPG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorating company in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Driver / Sales Assistant. You will serve customers on the trade counter, provide deliveries, and maintain a well-presented store. Candidates should have customer service experience, good communication skills, and a driving license. Enjoy competitive salaries, bonuses, and great employee benefits, including healthcare and a pension plan. This role ensures a great work-life balance with predictable hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Bonus structure up to 42%

35 days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare plan

Staff discounts

Employee recognition programs

Wellbeing support programs

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 essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store.
• Provide a delivery service in company vans.
• Undertake required training for product selection.
• Ensure the store is clean and well-presented.
• Follow stock management procedures.

Skills

Customer service experience

Good communication skills

IT systems understanding

Flexibility in working hours

Driving license

Job description

Position Summary

Driver / Sales Assistant - Johnstones Decorating Centre
Birmingham (Smethwick)
Full Time Permanent

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.

Providing a delivery service in our company vans. Driving to local customers and stores.

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.

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
• Colleague assistance programme for 24 / 7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

Full list of responsibilities includes:

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide a delivery service in company vans to local customers and stores.
• Undertake all required training to confidently select the correct product for customers’ needs and to promote the brand.
• Ensure the store is well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping shelves full.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 essential

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Note: 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.