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Sales Assistant/Driver

Akzonobel

The Role

Overview

Part‑time sales assistant delivering paint products and supporting store customers

Key Responsibilities

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

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • calm
  • organized
  • driving license
  • communication
  • customer service
  • retail experience

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

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