Sales Assistant / Driver

Job description

Northampton – Full‐Time – 37.5£12.21 per hour + excellent benefits package

At Crown Paints, our Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of the store — helping customers bring projects to life, building relationships with local trades, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Are you our new Sales Assistant?We're looking for a Sales Assistant / Driver to join our Northampton store team. You will be:

Delivering brilliant customer service in store and over the phone

Mixing and tinting paint to customer requirements

Driving the store van to deliver stock locally

Processing sales and handling POS transactions

Supporting stock control, deliveries and store standards

Building relationships with customers and opening new trade accounts

Our customers range from DIYers working on weekend projects to professional decorators and builders who rely on us every day. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

What is in it for you?

£12.21 per hour

Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus

36 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas closure)

Generous pension with company match

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

Health, dental and optical benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

No nights. No Sundays.

Ongoing training and development

What are we looking for?

A friendly, confident approach with customers

Strong communication skills

Retail or sales experience (helpful but not essential)

Attention to detail and safe working practices

Full driving licence

Safety at HeartThis is a hands‐on role, involving manual handling (5‐10kg), standing for periods and operating store equipment.

More About Crown Paints & HempelCrown 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English