Sales Assistant- Coolum Beach PT

We are looking for a part-time Sales Assistant to join the team in our Coolum store. As a Sales Assistant you will be responsible for greeting customers, providing solutions, handling payments and replenishing stock while maintaining high visual merchandising standards.

This part-time position works 30hrs per week across a rotating roster in our 6-day a week trading store (Monday - Saturday).

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.

Responsibilities:

• Provide service, advice and product solutions to both trade and retail customers
• Tint paint products to customer requirements
• Inventory control (Goods Receiving/Stock taking)
• Take orders in-store and by phone 
• Replenish stock including 15L paint drums
• Build strong relationships with repeat customers in store and fellow colleagues
• Keeping up to date with the latest colour forecasts and product releases
• Assist with visual displays, store presentation and house keeping
• Comply with safe work practices

About you:

• A driver's licence to make local deliveries
• Strong communication skills 
• A genuine desire to deliver outstanding service
• Previous experience working in a customer service role
• Experience with stock handling and merchandising
• Capacity to perform manual tasks including lifting of 15L cans of paint.
• Point of Sale (POS) system knowledge or appropriate tech-savvy
• Numeracy skills sufficient to perform POS transactions and comprehend tint percentages/ratios
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively unsupervised
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to use Microsoft office and outlook

Desirable:

• Trade experience is highly regarded
• Colour and design choices expertise

Benefits

• 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
• 6% Medibank Corporate discount
• 20% New Balance discount
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

Please apply by including a recent resume and responding to the selection questions. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the role or for a confidential discussion contact the Coolum Store Manager.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Disclaimer:

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.