£31,500 PER ANNUM

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognised as a Top 100 Employer with ‘Investors in People-Gold’ accreditation, we bring a huge range of services and products to decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing people/business performance.
• Driving license is essential
• Understanding the importance of nurturing and inspiring colleagues
• Comfortable using business systems.
• Commercially astute.

JOB PURPOSE

An important member of the Dulux Decorator Centre (DDC) store management team, you will support the Store Manager in increasing sales and market share by building effective partnerships with customers as well as developing and engaging the store sales team to meet performance targets. Important will be the ability to cover for the Store Manager in their absence.
This is a full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some occasional Saturday shifts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Store Manager to deliver a culture of engagement & the national engagement plan, through action planning.
• Assist in the nurturing of a high performing sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Own & manage store standards in line with the DDC Operational Excellence Guide.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the ownership of the P&L with an emphasis on delivering sales, while optimising margin, cost efficiency & protecting against stock/cash losses.
• Cultivate & maintain strong customer relationships.
• Help review performance + monitor customer/store trends
• Support improvement initiatives.

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more