Sales Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

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 Rutherford.

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 4pm, with the occasional Saturday shift between 8am – 2pm.

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

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in 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.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions.

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment 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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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