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Cwmbrân, Gwent, Wales
Entry level
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Cwmbrân, Gwent, Wales
Entry level
The Sales Assistant will serve customers, manage stock, and ensure a clean store environment while participating in training programs.
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Sales Assistant - Cwmbran

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

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
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.
 

Top Skills

It Systems

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