Sales Assistant

Position Summary

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.

Slough, Johnstone’s Decorating Centre – Full Time, Permanent

• 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 the 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 communication skills with a positive customer focused attitude.
• Good understanding of IT systems.
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties.
• Driving license is essential.

• 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 – stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm.
• Generous company pension contributions.
• Excellent career progression: online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy.
• 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.
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. 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