Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager

Hempel (Wattyl) Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wattyl, part of Hempel, is seeking a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager for Browns Plains to join on a Permanent Full Time basis. You will lead daily store operations and deliver outstanding in-store service. The role requires managing safety, achieving sales targets, stock takes, merchandising, and effective team leadership.

Lifting up to 32kg is required; strong communication with customers in construction is essential. Local work rights are required in Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience in a store environment (hospitality, retail or similar).
• Proven ability to manage retail store operations and drive sales.
• Good knowledge of safety management and improvement.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Effective people management and customer engagement skills.
• This is a physical role with lifting up to 32 kg.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Browns Plains store operates safely and effectively at all times.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales, profit targets, and market share.
• Assist customers in-store and over the phone with promotions and needs.
• Conduct regular stock takes, replenishment, and merchandising to standards.
• Maintain store visuals and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Retail operations

People management

Safety management

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager

Wattyl are a part of a global company that produce a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands Wattyl and Granosite. Manufacturing locally for over 100 years it's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets us apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

As part of our journey to excellence and our focus on Safety at Heart we always recruit based on four values that unite us all; Connecting to customers, Constantly challenging, Socially committed, Inspiring confidence.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and motivated Store Manager or an Assistant Store Manager to join our Browns Plains Store in a Permanent Full Time position.

As the Store Manager /Assistant Store Manager you will be:

Responsible for ensuring the Browns Plainsstore operates safely and effectively at all times

Delivering outstanding customer service and achieving sales revenue, profit targets and increased market share.

Assisting our customers face to face and over the phone keeping them informed of promotional activity and to gain an understanding of their business needs and wants.

You will also perform regular stock takes, stock replenishment, unpacking and storing or inward goods

Using Pallet jacks , walkie stackers and other devices to assist with manual handling

Maintaining visual merchandising and store presentations to the required standards.

In order to be considered you will have:

A strong Customer Service background in a store environment- hospitality, retail or similar

Demonstrate a high level of competence in managing retail store operations

Sound working knowledge of safety management and improvement

An Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to deadlines

Strong skills in people management and customer engagement

This is a physical role with lifting up to 32kg for our heaviest tin of paint

We are looking for a great communicator and relationship builder, who will work alongside a great team providing an exceptional in-store customer experience. Being comfortable with manual handling and working in a trade environment is a must engaging with customers from the construction industry and assisting them with their needs

Wattyl a part of Hempel knows that a great business needs a Fantastic team, this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, Wattyl a part of Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia - Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

At Wattyl we’ve been making quality, high-performance paints and coatings for over a century and have built a broad portfolio of loved and trusted brands.

Our products have been used on many high-profile and iconic projects, a great testament to their quality.

Our products have been tailored to meet the specific needs of our residential, consumer, industrial and protective and marine market segments.

Our world-class plants, distribution and logistics, plus superior coating expertise and technologies, guarantee premium performance, durability and aesthetics.

We have a large network of over 100 Wattyl Paint Sites across ANZ. You can also find our products at selected retailers.

At Wattyl we’ve been making quality, high-performance paints and coatings for over a century and have built a broad portfolio of loved and trusted brands.

Our products have been used on many high-profile and iconic projects, a great testament to their quality.

Our products have been tailored to meet the specific needs of our residential, consumer, industrial and protective and marine market segments.

Our world-class plants, distribution and logistics, plus superior coating expertise and technologies, guarantee premium performance, durability and aesthetics.

We have a large network of over 100 Wattyl Paint Sites across ANZ. You can also find our products at selected retailers.

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