Trade Sales Assistant

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Join DuluxGroup as a part-time Trade Sales Assistant in Dunedin, a 15-hour role with Saturday rosters, where you welcome trade and DIY customers, offer practical product advice, mix and tint paint, and handle transactions while keeping the store inviting. This role suits someone who loves helping people, communicates well, and enjoys problem solving; physical tasks include lifting up to 25 kg. You will receive extensive training, plus benefits like life and health cover, discounts, KiwiSaver matching, 20 weeks parental leave, learning paths and wellbeing support. To apply, go online; tailor your resume to retail or hospitality experience, spotlight customer service and paint knowledge, and show your reliability for Saturdays.

About Us

For over 100 years, the Dulux Paints & Coatings portfolio has been creating better homes while playing a critical role in protecting and improving the spaces and infrastructure we see every day. Consistently voted one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, our portfolio of iconic, premium brands includes Dulux, Cabot's, Berger, Acratex, British Paints and Porter's Paints.

Our network of Dulux Trade stores provide our customers best in class service and products across the country.

If you’re someone who thrives on making someone’s day better, loves a good chat, and takes pride in delivering great service, this is your opportunity to shine.

We’re looking for friendly, energetic people to join our Dulux Stores network. Whether you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, or just love helping others, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming and assisting trade and DIY customers with genuine care
• Offering advice and product recommendations that make a difference
• Mixing and tinting paint (we’ll teach you—it’s easier than it sounds!)
• Handling transactions and keeping the store looking its best

This is a part time role (15 hours) based at our Dunedin store. The position includes rostered Saturdays—approximately every third Saturday. The hours of work will be from 1pm to 4pm each day, as this role is a job share with another employee who covers the 8am to 1pm shift.

Our Benefits

• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What We’re Looking for

• You love working with people and making them feel welcome
• You’re a great communicator and a natural problem-solver
• You’re physically fit (you’ll be lifting paint tins up to 25kg)
• You’re eager to learn and grow—we’ll support you every step of the way

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online!