At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with paint products and provide excellent service in a hands-on environment.
- Company: Join PPG, a leader in innovation and sustainability in the paint industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, product discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to give back to the community.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions make a real difference.
- Qualifications: No paint experience needed; just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Our customers rely on us for more than just paint. They come to us for advice, product expertise and the service that keeps their projects moving. We’re looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Taubmans Trade Centre in Capalaba and become part of a team that takes pride in building genuine relationships and delivering great customer experiences every day. No paint experience? No problem! If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, trade supply, customer service or another hands‑on environment and enjoy helping people, we’ll teach you everything else.
The setup
- Full-time permanent position (38 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday roster between 6:30am and 4:30pm
- Occasional Saturday shifts between 7:00am and 11:30am
- Based at our Capalaba Trade Centre
- Full product and systems training provided
Why Capalaba?
- Join a supportive and close-knit team environment
- Build relationships with loyal trade and retail customers
- Full training provided, no paint experience required
- Career development opportunities across PPG’s national network
- Incentive opportunities linked to store performance
- Product discounts across our brands
- Employee recognition programs
- Corporate wellbeing benefits, including WhereFit
- Opportunities to give back through PPG’s Colourful Communities program
How you’ll make an impact
Every day looks a little different, but you’ll play an important role in creating a great experience for every customer who walks through the door. 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 customer orders for collection and delivery
- Assist with deliveries using the company vehicle when required
- Help maintain stock levels, store presentation and merchandising standards
- Support the Store Manager and wider team with day‑to‑day operations
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace
You’ll thrive here if you
- Enjoy helping customers and building relationships
- Like staying active and working in a hands‑on environment
- Enjoy working as part of a close‑knit team
- Are eager to learn new skills and develop product knowledge
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Are comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet throughout the day
- Hold a valid driver’s licence
- Take pride in delivering great customer service
Experience in retail, customer service, hardware, trade supply, warehousing or a similar customer‑facing environment will be highly regarded, but it’s not essential. Paint experience is not required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Ready to be part of something great? If you’re looking for a role where customers know your name, your contribution matters and every day brings something different, you’ll fit right in.
Sales Assistant employer: PPG Industries
At PPG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in our Braeside office that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to a culture that prioritises safety and Lean principles. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career advancement in the vibrant Melbourne area.
