Sales Assistant / Driver

Dulux Decorator Centre; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

Sales Assistant/Driver

£12.66 per hour

30 hours

Dumfries DG1 1NA

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world-class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognised as a Top 100 Employer with Investors in People-Gold accreditation, we bring a huge range of services and products to decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in the success of your store by collaborating with in-store colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals and DIY enthusiasts. You will use your people skills to help maximize the sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories in your store. You will also carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses.

This is a part-time role, 30 hours per week, and you need to be flexible to work shifts between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in engagement planning and monthly store meetings.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, informed conversations, and personalized proposals.
• Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Support your store's monthly customer contact plan.
• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor.
• Load the van and plan delivery routes.
• Develop your skills and encourage colleagues to do the same using our training tools.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a customer service or retail role.
• Valid driving license.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• 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 at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with broad scope and impact. Our comprehensive packages include:

• 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 more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of our team. Apply online via the link, and we will get back to you promptly.

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

At AkzoNobel, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We embrace diversity in a tolerant environment. Our talent acquisition process is designed to foster this diversity, including training on unconscious bias to ensure fair hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.