Sales Assistant / Driver

TieTalent; Carlisle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales Assistant/Driver for their Carlisle location. This full-time role involves supporting the store team, driving sales, and building customer relationships. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits including a pension plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to 25%

Discounted paint for personal use

Pension plan with company matching

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Eating out, retail, and leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Strong sales/retail experience required.
• Confident in making sales calls and hitting targets.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales growth.
• Identify potential new customers and establish relationships.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Job description

Crown Paints is seeking to recruit a Sales Assistant / Driver to join our fantastic team based in Carlisle.

The role is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).

In return, we are offering a salary of £12.21 per hour + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role?

As a Sales Assistant/Driver, you will work alongside the store team, supporting our Store Manager in delivering 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 Carlisle Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store, playing a pivotal role within our national network of 148 stores across the UK. Our customer base varies from one-off retail customers to builders and tradespeople 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 an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period, e.g., Christmas)
• £12.21 plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Purchase of 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 - a range of medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family
• No nights and no Sundays!
• Eating out, retail, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development throughout your role

Who we are 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 team players and adaptable to meet customer needs
• Can work independently when required
• Have a valid UK driving licence and are happy to carry out daily delivery services for customers
• Have the ability to lift up to 20kg

Does this sound like you?

Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints!

More about Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, proudly holding the Royal Warrant for over 60 years. We support cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide, focusing on education for children in need, supporting over 55,000 children across 22 projects globally. At Crown, it’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, crucial for our success in creating sustainable coating solutions.

Nice-to-have skills

• Retail
• Customer Service

Location: Carlisle, England