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Sales Assistant / Driver  

Crown Paints are looking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join our fantastic team at our Great Yarmouth store. 

The role is a permanent, full time position working?37.5?hours per week?(Monday - Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).  

In return, we are offering you?a salary of?£11.64?per hour (rising to £12.21 from April 1st 2025) + bonus + excellent benefits package. 

What can you expect from this role? 

As a Sales Assistant/Driver you will work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting our Store Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints. A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the?store's targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items. 

The Great Yarmouth?Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of?148?stores across the UK. Our customer base varies from passing one-off retail customers through to builders and trades people who hold accounts and maintain repeat business. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly. 

What’s in it for you? 

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes: 

36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie.?Christmas) 

£11.64?per hour (rising to £12.21 from April 1st 2025) plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter 

Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use? 

A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution 

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7?access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors 

Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you?and your family 

No nights and no Sundays! 

Eating out & leisure discounts available 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Retail discounts 

Training and development throughout your role 

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for individuals who: 

Possess strong sales/retail experience 

Are passionate about providing excellent customer service  

Are confident making sales calls and are driven to hit sales targets 

Are a team-player and adaptable to meet the needs of customers 

Can work independently when required 

Has a valid UK driving licence and is happy to carry out daily delivery services for customers 

Can lift to 20kg 

Does this sound like you? 

Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints! 

More about Crown Paints & Hempel  

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. 

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal! 

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions