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.

Apply now and let's build something great together.

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 [email protected]. 

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. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.