Sales Assistant​/Driver

About Akzo Nobel

Since 1792, Akzo Nobel has supplied innovative paints and coatings that color people’s lives and protect what matters most. The company operates in more than 150 countries, offering a world‑class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon.

Location: Rhyl, GB

Pay: £13.18 per hour & sales‑based bonus
Part time – 20 hours per week

You will play a key role in the success of your store by collaborating with instore colleagues and our UK Sales Team to provide a memorable customer experience to professionals and DIY enthusiasts. You will help maximize the sales and market share of Akzo Nobel products and accessories in your store. You will also carry out customer deliveries to homes and businesses.

This is a part‑time, 20‑hour per week role. You need to be available to work shifts between 7 am and 5 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 am‑12 pm on Saturdays.

• Play an active part in engagement planning & monthly store meeting sessions.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, an informed conversation & personalized proposal.
• Use our client service tools to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Support your store’s monthly customer contact plan.
• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor.
• Load the van & plan delivery routes.
• Develop your skills & encourage colleagues to do so using our training tools.

• Proven experience in a customer service/retail role.
• Valid driving licence.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Calm under pressure.

• Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
• Well organised & with an eye for detail.
• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills.

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Great Company pension
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

At Akzo Nobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.