Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Assistant/Driver, where you'll play a vital role in supporting sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service. This temporary, full-time position offers a collaborative environment, allowing you to work closely with the store team and contribute to achieving targets. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company provides an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave, performance bonuses, and health perks. If you're passionate about sales and customer engagement, this role is your opportunity to shine in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to 25%

Discounted paint purchases

Pension plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

No nights and no Sundays

Discounts for eating out and retail

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong sales and retail experience required.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales growth.
• Drive innovative sales with decorative paints and sundry items.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Sales Target Achievement

Job description

Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit a temporary Sales Assistant / Driver to join the team based in Sunderland.

• The role is a temporary, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday and some weekends on a rota basis).
• In return, we are offering you a salary of £12.21 + 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.

At Crown Paints, as part of our journey to excellence we always recruit based on four values that unite us all; Connecting to customers, Constantly challenging, Socially committed, Inspiring confidence.

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 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, retail and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development throughout your role

Who we are 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!

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!