Sales Assistant

PPG; Cork; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Commercial uncapped bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare plan

Staff discount on products

Colleague recognition programme

Wellbeing support programme

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Sales Assistant for our Architectural Coatings division in Cork. This full-time, permanent role involves serving customers and ensuring the store is well-presented. We look for a customer-focused individual, offering in-store training to support your development.

You will enjoy 33 days of annual leave, a competitive salary with bonuses, and great work-life balance. Our inclusive workplace values learning and offers excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake training to confidently select products for customers’ needs.
• Ensure the store looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

IT systems understanding

Flexibility

Driving license

Job description

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 who will 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.

Location and Hours

Cork Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

Full Time | Permanent

Why you’ll 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 programme that recognises and rewards staff
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – 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…

As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• 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 communication skills with a positive, customer‑focused attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving licence is desirable

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in a fulfilling workplace that values learning, diversity and continuous improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].