Are you passionate about customer service? Would you like to work in a colourful and inspiring workplace?

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Sales Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis at the Taubman’s Trade Centre in Newstead.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer service, with a desire to learn and develop in their career. No previous paint or hardware knowledge is expected, as full product training will be provided on the job.

The role will be 38 hours per week, with rostered hours inside the opening hours of 6.30am to 4.30pm, with the occasional Saturday shift between 7am – 11.30am.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and establish relationships with our customers
• Collaborate with the Store Manager, Store team & Trade team to improve sales potential within the store
• Tinting and mixing paint, pelletizing paint drums, arranging orders for delivery, and colour matching
• Deliveries using the Store vehicle (where applicable)
• Merchandise and replenish stock promptly and ensure it is presented well
• Store housekeeping and following the store’s safety standards
• Manual Handling of paint tins

Requirements

• Previous retail assistant experience with the desire to provide excellent customer service to our growing customer base. You won't be afraid to be hands-on daily in the store
• Keen to learn new skills and have an invested interest in building your expertise on our products
• You will have the flexibility to work on a 38-hour roster between the hours of 6:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday shift
• You will be comfortable with manual handling as part of your normal day. For example - lifting heavy paint tins, pushing and pulling trolleys, using pallet jacks, standing for long periods, kneeling, loading the ute for paint deliveries, and doing the delivery and unloading on the other side
• A valid driver's license is essential
• Paint experience is not essential - training is provided

What We Offer

• Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
• Incentive bonuses based on store performance
• Access to corporate discounts, including Where Fit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees
• Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
• PPG Recognition programs
• Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.