Sales Assistant

2 weeks ago

GBR Newry, United Kingdom PPG Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Sales Assistant

Johnstone's Decorating Centre - Newry

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Newry store. 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.

We are a global company founded in 1882, with a presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Our brands, Johnstone's and Leyland Paint, are supported by a 60,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility in Carrickfergus, along with 27 Johnstone's Decorating Centres across Ireland. We place a strong emphasis on colleague engagement, achieving a score of 4.22 out of 5 in Gallup's Global Q12 annual colleague survey.

Why you'll love working here…

  • Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
  • Commercial bonus scheme of up to 42% of annual salary
  • 35 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 focusses attitude
  • Good understanding of IT systems
  • Flexibility towards working hours and duties
  • Driving license in desirable but not essentia

#WeAreHiringPPGUK

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Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

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