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Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Crown Paints recherche un Sales Assistant / Driver temporaire pour son magasin de Shawfield. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en vente, un bon service client, et un permis de conduire valide. De plus, ils bénéficieront de conditions de travail excellentes, d'un salaire compétitif et de nombreux avantages, incluant des congés payés, des primes de performance et un environnement de travail inclusif.

Benefits

36 days of annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension plan with company matching
Discounts on personal paint purchases
Health & wellbeing perks
Cycle to Work Scheme
Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Experience en vente ou dans le commerce essentielle.
  • Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
  • Permis de conduire UK valide requis.

Responsibilities

  • Soutenir le manager de magasin pour atteindre les objectifs de vente.
  • Identifier de nouveaux clients et établir des relations.
  • Effectuer des livraisons quotidiennes.

Skills

Sales experience
Customer service
Sales calls
Team player

Job description

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Crown Paints is looking to recruit a temporary 3-month Sales Assistant / Driver to join our team at our Shawfield store.

  • The role is temporary, working 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).
  • We offer a salary of £12.21 per hour plus bonus and excellent benefits.

What can you expect from this role?

As a Sales Assistant/Driver, you will work alongside the store team, supporting our Store Manager in achieving sales growth for Crown Paints. A positive and motivated attitude is essential for contributing to the store's targets and driving sales of our range of paints and sundry items.

The Shawfield Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and a key part of our national network of 145 stores across the UK. Our customers range from retail customers to builders and tradespeople with accounts and repeat business. Your role will include identifying potential new customers, establishing relationships, and opening customer accounts regularly.

What’s in it for you?

At Crown Paints, we pride ourselves on a warm, inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and a rewarding package that includes:

  • 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and a store closure period at Christmas)
  • £12.21 per hour plus the chance to earn up to a 25% performance bonus quarterly
  • Discounted paint for personal use
  • A generous pension plan with company matching and doubling contributions
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support
  • Health & wellbeing perks, including medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family
  • No night shifts and no Sundays!
  • Discounts on eating out and leisure activities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities

Who are we looking for?

We seek individuals who:

  • Have strong sales or retail experience
  • Are passionate about customer service
  • Are confident making sales calls and motivated to meet targets
  • Are team players and adaptable to customer needs
  • Can work independently when necessary
  • Hold a valid UK driving license and are willing to do daily deliveries
  • Can 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 various 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 fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, helping us shape a sustainable future with innovative coating solutions.

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