Sales Assistant (Newcastle City Council)

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 Bristol Paint Store in Kotara. 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 7am to 5pm, with the occasional Saturday shift between 8am – 4pm. 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 7am to 5pm 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 WhereFit, 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 Equal Opportunity Statement PPG provides equal chance 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgv7j