Crown Paints
Sales Assistant / Driver
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Sales Assistant / Driver
Sales Assistant / Driver (Part-Time) – Basingstoke – 30 Hours Per Week (3 Months Temporary)
Role Overview
At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the backbone of the store—helping customers deliver projects with confidence, nurturing relationships with local trades, and ensuring outstanding customer service.
Are you our next Sales Assistant / Driver?
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service across all interactions, including:
- Handling customer service in-store and via telephone
- Mixing and tinting paints to precise customer specifications
- Operating the store van to deliver stock locally
- Processing sales and managing Point of Sale (POS) transactions
- Supporting stock control, deliveries, and maintaining store standards
- Building trust with customers and opening new trade accounts
- Actively identifying and engaging potential new customers
This role requires direct customer interaction, blending retail, delivery, and sales responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
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About the Role
- Basingstoke store location
- 30 hours per week (3-month temporary contract) – £12.71 per hour
- No shift work (no nights, no Sundays)
Benefits Package (Excellent!)
- Performance bonus: Up to 25% quarterly
- Holiday: 36 days per year (including bank holidays & Christmas closure)
- Pension: Generous scheme with company match
- 24/7 support: Employee Assistance Programme
- Health benefits: Dental and optical coverage
- Cycle to Work scheme – Save on transportation
- Retail & leisure discounts
- Professional development: Ongoing training and career growth
Critical Requirements
- Friendly, confident, and customer-focused nature
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- At least basic retail or sales experience (not essential but advantageous)
- Attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols
- Full, valid driving licence
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks (5–10kg weight) and stand for extended periods
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Safety at Heart
This role includes physical activity, stock handling (lifting), and operating equipment—physical fitness is essential.
About Crown Paints & Hempel
A legacy of quality since 1822 – Crown Paints has been a trusted name in coatings for over two centuries, with a Royal Warrant that highlights our heritage of expertise.
Beyond excellent products, Crown Paints stands proudly for corporate and social responsibility. Guided by the Hempel Foundation, our company pivots toward lifelong educational needs—supporting the education of over 55,000 underprivileged children across global projects.
Creating a Brighter Future
Inclusivity and diversity lie at the heart of our workplace culture. At Crown, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents—shaping a sustainable future through innovation in coatings and a dedicated team.
"It’s not just paint. It’s personal."
Apply today and help shape the next generation of excellence at Crown Paints!
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