Full Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about customer service? Would you like to work in a colourful and inspiring workplace? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Sales Assistant to join our team on a full‑time basis at the Taubman’s Trade Centre in Townsviille. The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer service, with a desire to learn and develop in their career. No previous paint or hardware knowledge is expected, as full product training will be provided on the job. The role will be 38 hours per week, with rostered hours inside the opening hours of 6.30 am to 4.30 pm, with the occasional Saturday shift between 7 am and 11.30 am.

Responsibilities

- Provide outstanding customer service and establish relationships with our customers
- Collaborate with the Store Manager, Store team & Trade team to improve sales potential within the store
- Tinting and mixing paint, pelletizing paint drums, arranging orders for delivery, and colour matching
- Deliveries using the Store vehicle (where applicable)
- Merchandise and replenish stock promptly and ensure it is presented well
- Store housekeeping and following the store’s safety standards
- Manual handling of paint tins

Requirements

- Previous retail assistant experience with the desire to provide excellent customer service to our growing customer base. You won’t be afraid to be hands‑on daily in the store.
- Keen to learn new skills and have an invested interest in building your expertise on our products.
- Flexibility to work on a 38‑hour roster between the hours of 6:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday shift.




- Comfortable with manual handling as part of your normal day, e.g., lifting heavy paint tins, pushing and pulling trolleys, using pallet jacks, standing for long periods, kneeling, loading the ute for paint deliveries, and doing the delivery and unloading on the other side.
- A valid driver’s licence is essential.
- Paint experience is not essential – training is provided.

What We Offer

- Opportunities for development and long‑term career progression.
- Incentive bonuses based on store performance.
- Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
- Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
- PPG recognition programmes.
- Generous discounts on PPG products through our company‑owned store network.

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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, training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programmes 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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📌 Sales Assistant (Townsville)
🏢 Ppg
📍 Townsville