Sales Assistant - Johnstone's Decorating Centre

Sales Assistant Tallaght Johnstones Decorating Centre Full Time | Permanent Company description : We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Tallaght store. Were looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training. We are a global company founded in 1882, with a presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Our brands, Johnstones and Leyland Paint, are supported by a 60,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility in Carrickfergus, along with 27 Johnstones Decorating Centres across Ireland. We place a strong emphasis on colleague engagement, achieving a score of 4.22 out of 5 in Gallup's Global Q12 annual colleague survey. Job description : As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include : Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner. Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers needs and to promote our brand. Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean. Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full. Required profile : Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude Good understanding of IT systems Flexibility towards working hours and duties Driving license in desirable but not essential What we offer : Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews Commercial bonus scheme of up to 20% of annual salary 35 days of annual leave, including bank holidays Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available Great work / life balance : Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm! Generous company pension contributions Excellent career progression : We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstones Decorating Centre Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues Inclusive and engaging workplace We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!) Colleague assistance programme for 24 / 7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme Skills : flexibility Sales customer