STORE MANAGER

Crowies Paints; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowies Paints in Rockhampton, QLD is seeking a Store Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive sales and manage a small team. You will coordinate across Trade, Retail and industrial coatings, ensuring excellent customer service and strong store performance.

The role requires a proactive leader with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with local building projects and the community. A stable, long-term career with Crowies Paints awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven history of achieving sales growth while controlling costs.
• Paint or Coatings industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Trade/Retail/Hardware or related building industry experience highly regarded.
• High level of written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full operational running of a Crowies Paints store.
• Lead, coach and develop the assistant manager to meet company objectives.
• Engage with local building and construction projects and community groups.
• Monitor local competitor activity and align with strategic partners.
• Drive customer service and sales growth while controlling expenses.

Skills

Sales experience

Cold calling

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

Crowies Paints is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the Australian paint industry. Crowies Paints was established in 1996 and operates a chain of over 30paint specialist stores in SA, Vic, Qld and NSW distributing the a variety of paint brands to our customers. A vacancy has arisen for the role of Manager at ourRockhampton, Queensland Store

About the role

We require a bright ambitious sales professional who preferably has experience working within the paint industry. This position will suit someone seeking a long term career in a stable and progressive company.

Duties & Responsibilities

The store manager is responsible for the full operational running of a Trade,Retail, Automotive, Industrial, Protective & Marine Coatings paint store. The successful applicant will be flexible, self-motivated, have high ideals of customer service, possess a strong technical knowledge of architectural, industrial & protective paint systems and want to join a happy, progressive and successful team. Additionally, the successful applicant will be comfortable with cold calling to prospect new business, keeping engaged in the local building & construction industry through following projects and not adverse to lifting the companies profile by engaging with community centric organisations. Monitor and communicate local competitor activity to Crowies Paints management. Work in collaboration with Crowies Paints strategic supply partners to ensure alignment on new business targets. Manage, coach and develop the assistant manager to ensure they are also performing inline with key company objectives and standard operating procedure.

Skills & Experience

A proven history of achieving sales growth whilst controlling operational expenses will be highly regarded. This is a demanding role and we are seeking a high calibre applicant. Paint or Coatings Industry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants that have also had Trade/Retail/Hardware industry experience or related building industry experience will be highly considered. High level of written and oral presentation skills. Ability to prioritize and work effectively to manage several projects at once.

Salary

Remuneration will be negotiated to attract the right person.