Sales Assistant Driver

AkzoNobel Corporate; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company is seeking a Sales Assistant at the Dulux Decorator Centre in Scunthorpe. You will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service to both professionals and DIY enthusiasts while maximizing sales. Responsibilities include ensuring a warm customer welcome, restocking, and planning deliveries. Offering a competitive salary of £12.66 per hour plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension plans, and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Great Company pension

Income protection

Staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
• Valid driving license.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in monthly store meetings for planning.
• Provide a warm welcome and informed conversation to customers.
• Follow merchandising plans to restock the store.
• Plan delivery routes and load the delivery van.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Since 1792 we have 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. Lets paint the future together.

Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world-class portfolio of brands is trusted by customers around the globe. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with Investors in People-Gold accreditation, we offer a remarkable benefits package and training for career progression.

Job Title: Sales Assistant
Location: Dulux Decorator Centre Scunthorpe
Salary: 12.66 per hour + Sales-Based Bonus
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Plus up to 5 hours optional overtime per week)

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 in the job description.

Requisition ID:51260

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 and DIY enthusiasts. You will use your people skills to help maximize the sales and market share of AkzoNobel products and accessories in your store. You will carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses too.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

What Makes You Stand Out

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

What We Offer at Dulux Decorator Centres

• Great personal development opportunities with breadth and depth of scope and impact.
• Comprehensive package including: 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), Great Company pension, Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more.

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and are happy to look at flexible working options for all roles. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

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