Vacancies Sales Assistant Driver

AkzoNobel Corporate; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paints and coatings company in Belfast is looking for a Sales Assistant / Driver. You will collaborate with in-store colleagues and provide exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities include delivering products, maximizing sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have previous customer service experience and a valid driving license. Competitive hourly pay and bonuses are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Great Company pension

Income protection

Staff discount at stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service roles is essential.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a memorable customer experience.
• Maximize sales and market share of products.
• Carrying out customer deliveries.

Skills

Proven experience in a customer service / retail role

Valid driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic Math

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 we've been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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.

Sales Assistant / Driver – Dulux Decorator Centre, Belfast

12.66 per hour & Sales‑Based Bonus

Full time, 40 hours per week over 5 days.

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you don't meet all the criteria listed.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in the success of your store by collaborating with in‑store colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals & DIY enthusiasts. You will help maximize the sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories in your store and will carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalized 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 organized & with an eye for detail.
• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

What we Offer

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Great Company pension.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering football‑flex retail card, dental cover and more!

Key Skills

• Inventory Control
• Basic Math
• Paratransit
• Tanker Experience
• Van Driver
• Box Truck Experience
• Commercial Driving
• Commercial Vehicle Experience
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Manual Transmission Experience
• Driving
• Heavy Lifting

Requisition ID: 49504

Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.