Store Manager

at  AkzoNobel

SALARY FROM £31,000 & SALES-BASED BONUS

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

• Experience of sales/account management & reviewing people/business performance.
• Understands the importance of nurturing & inspiring teams
• Comfortable using business systems.
• Commercially astute.

JOB PURPOSE

You will take responsibility for the smooth running and ongoing growth of one of our Dulux Decorator Centres. This will involve setting excellent retail and operational store standards, overseeing in-store activity to ensure the delivery of commercial plans and developing your team to be the best they can be. You will also focus on developing your business in your local area to win market share.
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 Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, with time off in lieu.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage your team to maintain high service levels to positively differentiate the store from the competition.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager to develop talent.
• Role model AkzoNobel Value & Leadership Behaviours.
• Ensure we have the right culture, processes & controls in place to protect our people, customers & assets.
• Own your store’s P&L with an emphasis on driving sales, while optimising margin, cost efficiency & protecting against stock/cash losses.
• Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, informed conversation & a personalised proposal every visit.
• Review performance & implement improvements to achieve a market leading business performance.

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