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Sales Assistant/Driver

Akzonobel

The Role

Overview

Assist customers, drive sales and deliver paint products in-store and to customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • engagement planning
  • customer contact
  • training tools
  • client service
  • merchandising
  • delivery routing

Tasks

-Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions. -Support your store’s monthly customer contact plan. -Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools. -Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience. -Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor -Load the van & plan delivery routes. -Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalized proposal.

Requirements

  • customer service
  • retail
  • communication
  • organized
  • detail
  • driving license

What You Bring

-Proven experience in a customer service/retail role. -Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills. -Well organized & with an eye for detail. -Calm under pressure. -Valid driving license.

Benefits

-Competitive Salary (depending on experience). -Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills. -25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays. -Income protection. -Product discounts. -Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. -Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more! -Employee Assistance Programme. -Company pension. -Employee Life Assurance.

The Company

About Akzonobel

-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.

Sector Specialisms

Consumer Goods

Buildings and Infrastructure

Industrial Coatings

Automotive OEM Coatings

Aerospace Coatings

Consumer Electronics Coatings

Vehicle Refinishes

Commercial Vehicle Refinishers

Marine Coatings

Protective Coatings

Yacht Coatings

Pulp and Performance Chemicals

Chemical Markets

Pharmaceutical Markets