Sales Assistant

Retail Sales Assistant

Here at Crown Paints we have a number of permanent, full-time and part-time vacancies; which are available in the following locations in the UK:

Banbury, Barnstaple, Bath, Bridgewater, Bristol, Christchurch, Exeter, Fareham, Newquay, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Weymouth

If any of these locations seem ideal to you we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for individuals who possess some sales experience, ideally within a retail background, demonstrating great customer service and skill in the delivery of sales targets. A current driving licence and the ability to drive is essential, as the store coordinates a daily delivery service for customers. If this sounds like you we encourage you to apply today!

What you can expect from this role

As a Sales Assistant/Driver you will work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting our Store Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints. A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the Northampton?store targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.

Our?Crown Decorating Centres (CDC) play a pivotal role here at Crown Paints, and each store sits at the heart of our national network, currently made up of?147?CDCs. Our customer base varies from passing one-off retail customers through to builders and trades people who hold accounts and maintain repeat business. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

?What we offer

• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use?

• 28 days leave (plus bank holidays and 10 days off over Christmas)

• No nights! No Sundays!

• £11.64 per hour plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter

• A generous Pension Plan, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7?access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors

• Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you?and you family

• Eating out, Retail and Leisure discounts available

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Training and development throughout your role

About Us

Crown believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential and we want to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK s leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to paint their own possible and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

With a heritage dating back to 1777, the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen in Lancashire, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 170 Crown Decorating Centres located throughout the UK and Ireland. We re proud to have held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of our commitment, passion and experience.

As an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, Crown knows what a positive difference we can make to people and the planet and have set ambitious targets to become carbon neutral across all manufacturing operations, drive full circularity across product and packaging through recycling schemes, eradicate all waste to landfill and ensure 100% of paint containers make maximum use of recycled and recyclable materials.