Sales Assistant

Crown Paints; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus

36 days holiday (including bankhols +X

Generous pension with company match

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Health, dental and optical benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

No nights. No Sundays.

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Crown Paints Cork store is seeking a Sales Assistant/Driver to join our Cork team. The role involves delivering brilliant customer service in store and over the phone, tinting paint and driving the store van to deliver stock locally, while processing sales and maintaining stock standards.

You will build relationships with customers, open trade accounts, and help grow our DIY and professional trade customer base.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate friendly, confident approach with customers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Retail or sales experience is helpful but not essential.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety.
• Must hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service in store and over the phone.
• Mix and tint paint to customer requirements.
• Drive the store van to deliver stock locally.
• Process sales and handle POS transactions.
• Support stock control, deliveries and store standards.
• Build relationships with customers and open new trade accounts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Safe working practices

Full driving licence

Job description

Cork - Full time- 39 hours- EURO28,697 per annum+ excellent benefits package

Working during the week and Saturdays (Half days Saturday 7am - 1230pm and closed Sundays)

At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store — helping customers uring projects to life, building relationships with local trades, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Are you our new Sales Assistant?

We’re looking for a Sales Assistant / Driver to join our Corkstore team. You will be:

• Delivering brilliant customer service in store and over the phone
• Mixing and tinting paint to customer requirements
• Driving the store van to deliver stock locally
• Processing sales and handling POS transactions
• Supporting stock control, deliveries and store standards
• Building relationships with customers and opening new trade accounts

Our customers range from DIYers working on weekend projects to professional decorators and builders who rely on us every day. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

What is in it for you?

• Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
• 36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)
• Generous pension with company match
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Health, dental and optical benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• No nights. No Sundays.
• Ongoing training and development

What are we looking for?

• A friendly, confident approach with customers
• Strong communication skills
• Retail or sales experience (helpful but not essential)
• Attention to detail and safe working practices
• Full driving licence

Safety at Heart

This is a hands-on role, involving manual handling (5–10kg), standing for periods and operating store equipment.

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.

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