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Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant – Greenford, Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
Full-Time | Permanent Position
About the Role
We are excited to offer a permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team as a valued member. While previous experience in a customer-facing environment and familiarity with IT systems are desirable, we are happy to provide tailored in-store training to bring you up to speed.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive Starting Salary with annual reviews
- Engaging Bonus Structure:
- 12% starting bonus for achieving budget targets
- Potential for up to 42% of your salary for overperformance
- Annual Leave
- 33 days, including bank holidays
- Work Hours & Balance
- Guaranteed 39-hour week
- Overtime or lieu time available if needed
- Starts at 12:30pm, closes 5pm (no Saturday afternoons or Sundays)
- Superior Benefits & Support
- Generous company pension contribution
- Excellent career progression via PPG Training Academy and online development
- Full company-funded private healthcare, extendable to family
- Staff discount on paint and decorating tools
- Workplace Culture & Recognition
- Colleague recognition program celebrating team achievement
- Inclusive workplace with strong engagement scores
- 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme
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A Day in the Life
As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities include:
- Providing friendly, professional service to customers on the trade counter and store floor
- Undertaking training to confidently select the right product for customer needs
- Ensuring the store is well-presented, clean, and stocked
- Managing deliveries and stock levels in accordance with company procedures
Key Skills & Qualities
- Previous experience in customer-facing roles (desirable)
- Strong communications skills with a positive, customer-focused attitude
- Good knowledge or understanding of IT systems (desirable)
- Flexibility with working hours and tasks
- Driving licence (desirable)
How to Apply
If you meet these criteria or would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. #WeAreHiringPPG
About PPG
WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through innovation, sustainability, and color leadership, PPG supports customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets, helping them protect and enhance surfaces worldwide.
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