Sales Assistant / Driver

ppg; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Overtime/Lieu time

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Staff discount

Career progression

Cycle to work

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Sales Assistant / Driver for the Nottingham Johnstone's Decorating Centre. The role is full-time and permanent, focusing on customer service at the trade counter and in-store support.

You will receive training to accurately match customer needs with our products and help maintain a well-presented shop floor. The role offers a competitive starting salary with annual reviews, uncapped bonus potential, generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and access to company

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Driving license is needed for this role
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner
• Undertake all required training to confidently select the correct product and promote the brand
• Ensure store looks well-presented and clean
• Follow stock procedures by taking deliveries and keeping shelves full

Job description

Sales Assistant / Driver

Nottingham Johnstone's Decorating Centre - Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division. We're looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training.

Why you will love working here...

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Commercial uncapped bonus scheme, paid quarterly
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available
• Great work/life balance: Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm!
• Generous company pension contributions
• Excellent career progression: We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy
• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone's Decorating Centre
• Colleague recognition program that recognizes and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace - We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

A day in the life of...

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers' needs and to promote our brand.
• Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Key Skills...

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving license is needed for this role

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About us:

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