Sales Assistant

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Jul 22, 2026

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training.

Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

Competitive bonus structure starting at 15% for achieving budget, with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget.

33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available

Great work/life balance:
Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm!

Generous company pension contributions

Excellent career progression:
We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy

Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members

Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues

Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)

Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.

Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers’ needs and to promote our brand.

Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.

Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable

Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude

Good understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours and duties

Driving license in desirable but not essential

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