Sales Assistant/Driver

AkzoNobel; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role focused on enhancing customer experiences in a retail environment. This position involves collaborating with colleagues to maximize sales and market share while ensuring exceptional service for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. You will be responsible for customer deliveries, engaging with clients, and maintaining store operations. The company values personal development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Gymflex

Retail card

Dental cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer service or retail role.
• Valid driving license required for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide personalized proposals.
• Load delivery van and plan efficient delivery routes.
• Support monthly customer contact plans and merchandising.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Client Service Tools

Job description

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Date: Apr 7, 2025

Location: Hull, GB

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Job Purpose

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

This is a full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 12pm) on a rotational basis, with time off in lieu.

Job Responsibilities

• Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalised proposal.
• 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 & plan delivery routes.
• Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
• Valid driving licence.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Calm under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
• Well organised & with an eye for detail.
• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.

Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits 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 the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.