Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints; Inverness; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Sales Assistant/Driver to join their vibrant team in Inverness. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the store's sales growth while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. You will play a key role in engaging with customers, driving sales of decorative paints, and managing customer accounts. With a generous benefits package including a performance bonus, annual leave, and health perks, this position is perfect for someone passionate about sales and customer service. Join a company that values your contributions and offers excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus

Discounted paint for personal use

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

No nights and no Sundays

Eating out, retail and leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Strong sales/retail experience required.
• Passionate about customer service and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the store team to drive sales growth.
• Identify potential new customers and establish relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Sales Calls

Job description

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join the team based in Inverness, Scotland.

• 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 you 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, 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 Inverness Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of 148 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.

What’s in it for you?

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie. Christmas)
• £12.21 plus the opportunity to earn a performance bonus each quarter
• 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 - 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 are we 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 a team player and adaptable to meet the needs of customers
• 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!