Sales Assistant / Driver

Daily; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer in Hove seeks a Sales Assistant / Driver for a part-time role of 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include supporting sales growth, driving innovative sales, and establishing customer accounts. Candidates should possess strong sales experience, a valid UK driving licence, and a passion for customer service. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, annual leave, health perks, and employee discounts.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to 25%

Discounted paint purchases

Company matching pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Various employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong sales/retail experience required.
• Passionate about excellent customer service.
• Valid UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in sales growth.
• Drive effective sales with products.
• Identify and establish customer accounts.

Skills

Sales/retail experience

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Apply Now! – Sales Assistant / Driver

Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints are looking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join our team at our Hove store. The role is permanent, part-time, 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the store team and support the Store Manager in delivering sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints.
• Contribute to the store’s targets by driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.
• Identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships, and open customer accounts regularly.

What’s in it for you?

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period, e.g., Christmas).
• £12.21 per hour plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use.
• Fantastic pension plan with company matching (and potential to double your contribution).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors.
• Health & wellbeing perks – medical, dental and optical treatments for you and your family.
• No nights and no Sundays!
• Eating out & leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Retail discounts.
• Training and development throughout your role.

Who we’re looking for

• Possess strong sales/retail experience.
• Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Be confident making sales calls and driven to hit sales targets.
• Be a team-player and adaptable to meet the needs of customers.
• Can work independently when required.
• Have a valid UK driving licence and be willing to carry out daily delivery services for customers.
• Can lift to 20 kg.

Does this sound like you? Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints!

About Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. We support cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our owners, The Hempel Foundation, and focus on education for children in need.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, creating an inclusive environment where every employee can bring their authentic selves to work as we shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.