Crown Paints
Sales Assistant / Driver
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Sales Assistant / Driver
Sales Assistant / Driver
Location: Aberdeen Hours: Part-time (35 hours per week) Salary: £12.71 per hour + excellent benefits package
About the Role
At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store, helping customers realise their projects, building strong relationships with local trades, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
We’re seeking a Sales Assistant / Driver to join our team in Aberdeen. This role involves:
Responsibilities
- Providing brilliant customer service, both in-store and over the phone
- Mixing and tinting paint to meet customer requirements
- Operating the store van to distribute stock locally
- Processing sales and managing point-of-sale (POS) transactions
- Supporting stock control, deliveries, and maintaining store standards
- Developing relationships with customers and opening new trade accounts
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A key aspect of the role is identifying potential new customers, maintaining positive relationships, and regularly opening customer accounts.
What’s in it for you?
- £12.71 per hour
- Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus
- 36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)
- Generous pension with company match
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Health, dental and optical benefits
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- No shiftwork: No nights, no Sundays
- Ongoing training and development
What we’re looking for
- A friendly, confident approach when dealing with customers
- Strong communication skills
- (Helpful but not essential) Retail or sales experience
- Attention to detail and adherence to safe working practices
- A full driving licence
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This role includes:
- Manual handling (5-10kg)
- Periods of standing
- Operating store equipment
More about Crown Paints & Hempel
Since our founding over 200 years ago, Crown Paints has been a trusted name, proudly holding the Royal Warrant for over 60 years. Our expertise isn’t just in paint—it’s in supporting culturally important, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide.
As part of The Hempel Foundation, we focus on educating over 55,000 children in 22 projects globally. So, when you join Crown:
"It’s not just paint. It’s personal!"
We pledge to foster a workplace that welcomes diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their best self to work empowers us to build a brighter, sustainable future.
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