Sales Assistant - Huddersfield
Johnstone's Decorating Centre
Full Time | Permanent
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 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 bonus scheme of up to 20% of annual salary
* 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 focusses attitude
* Good understanding of IT systems
* Flexibility towards working hours and duties
* Driving license in desirable but not essential