At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers and ensure the store is well-presented and stocked.
- Company: Join a leading company in the decorating industry with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and fantastic staff discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a great work/life balance and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience is a plus, but training will be provided.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to 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.
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 program that recognises and rewards our colleagues
- Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a 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 communications skills with a positive customer focused attitude
- Good understanding of IT systems
- Flexibility towards working hours and duties
- Driving license is desirable
Sales Assistant in Sheffield employer: PPG
At PPG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and bonus structure alongside a generous benefits package that includes 35 days of annual leave and a company-funded private healthcare plan. Our inclusive work culture fosters employee growth through the PPG Training Academy, ensuring that our Store Managers in Hounslow not only lead their teams effectively but also thrive in their careers while enjoying a great work/life balance with no late evenings or Sunday shifts.
