Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint retailer in Stockport is looking for a permanent Sales Assistant/Driver to join their team. The role requires strong sales skills and offers a salary of £12.21 per hour plus bonuses. You will support the store manager and drive sales growth by establishing customer relationships. The position provides 36 days of annual leave, discounts, and a robust pension plan. No nights or Sundays required.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 25% performance bonus

Pension plan with company match

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong sales/retail experience is required.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service is essential.
• Ability to confidently make sales calls and hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store team to support sales growth.
• Identify potential customers and establish relationships.
• Manage delivery services for customers.

Skills

Sales/retail experience

Excellent customer service

Confident in making sales calls

Team-player and adaptable

Independent work ability

Valid UK driving license

Physical strength to lift up to 20kg

Job description

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This range is provided by Crown Paints. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Crown Paints are looking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join our fantastic team at our Stockport store.

• 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 can you 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 Stockport Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of 145 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 per hour plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% 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 & leisure discounts available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts
• 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
• Has a valid UK driving licence and is happy to carry out daily delivery services for customers
• Can lift to 20kg
  
  

Does this sound like you?

Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints!

More About Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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