Sales Assistant at PPG Industries · Canberra

Looking for a role where every day is different?

Join our Taubmans team in Fyshwick and help tradies, painters and DIY customers get the products and advice they need to get the job done.

As a Sales Assistant, you'll build customer relationships, tint paint, prepare orders and help keep the store running smoothly.

No paint experience? No problem.

If you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, trade supply or another hands-on environment, we'll provide all the training you need.

The setup

• Full-time permanent position (38 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday roster between 7am and 5pm
• Full product and systems training provided
• Manual handling of products (up to 32kg)

Why people enjoy working here

This is a busy, hands-on store where no two days look quite the same. You'll get to know your regular trade customers, help keep local projects moving, and be part of a small, close-knit team where everyone pitches in and supports one another.

Led by an experienced team who know the industry and back their people, you'll have the opportunity to learn specialist skills, take on new challenges and build your career with a global industry leader.

In this role you'll enjoy:

• Building relationships with loyal trade and retail customers
• Variety across customer service, paint tinting, colour matching and order fulfilment
• A supportive team where everyone pitches in
• Ongoing training and development
• Career opportunities with one of the world's leading coatings companies
• Employee recognition programs and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through PPG's Colourful Communities program

How you'll make an impact

Every day, you'll help create a great experience for customers while keeping the store organised, efficient and ready to support local projects.

You'll:

• Welcome and assist customers with friendly, knowledgeable service
• Build relationships with trade and retail customers
• Tint and mix paint products to customer requirements
• Support colour matching and product recommendations
• Prepare and organise orders for collection and delivery
• Help maintain stock levels and merchandise displays
• Support the Store Manager and wider team in achieving store goals
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace
• Make local deliveries when required using the company vehicle

How you'll thrive

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy helping people, staying busy and learning new skills.

Paint experience isn't essential. We're more interested in people who bring a positive attitude, enjoy working with customers and are happy to get hands-on when needed.

To thrive in this role, you'll:

• Enjoy building relationships and delivering great customer service
• Be eager to learn new skills and develop product knowledge
• Work well as part of a close-knit team
• Be comfortable with manual handling, including lifting paint tins, moving stock and loading deliveries
• Be comfortable on your feet throughout the day in a busy environment
• Hold a current driver's licence
• Hold a forklift licence or be willing to obtain one (advantageous)

Ready to bring colour to someone's day?

If you're looking for a role with variety, supportive teammates and opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team.

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. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

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. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

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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