Area Manager

PPG; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with fuel card

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Staff discount on paint/tools

Wellbeing support

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

PPG is seeking a field-based role covering stores in Stevenage, Luton, Milton Keynes, Watford, Holloway, Romford, Edmonton and Barking. You will lead Store Operations Managers to achieve sales targets through outstanding service and operational excellence in a compliant environment.

Offer includes competitive salary with annual reviews, uncapped quarterly bonus, company car with fuel card, pension, private healthcare and extensive staff benefits. Monday–Friday with holidays off.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field-based teams and delivering sales targets.
• Experience in retail or trade environments with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the network strategic sales plan to drive B2B and B2C sales across the area.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales while maintaining margin.
• Utilise CRM tools to monitor and promote sales opportunities.
• Support new hire digital onboarding.
• Conduct store visits and business reviews with Store Operations Managers.
• Lead promotional activity to exceed area targets.
• Monitor competitor activity and adapt strategies with regional leadership.
• Manage controllable costs, especially payroll and inventory.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Employee Management Systems

P&L management

Retail operations

Planning & prioritisation

Communication skills

Customer focus

MS Office

Product knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PPG | Field-Based Role

Full Time | Permanent

The Role

To lead, motivate, engage and develop the Store Operations Managers to achieve sales targets for the area through the delivery of outstanding customer service and operational excellence within a compliant environment. Develop and implement tactical plans in line with network strategy in order to stimulate growth and continuously expand market share within your area. This is a field-based role covering stores in: Stevenage, Luton, Milton Keynes, Watford, Holloway, Romford, Edmonton and Barking.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Uncapped bonus scheme, paid quarterly
• Company car with fuel card and mileage allowance.
• Comprehensive pension scheme with generous company contributions.
• Private healthcare plan funded by the company, with options to extend coverage to family members.
• 75% staff discount on paint and decorating tools.
• Access to sporting and social events for networking.
• Colleague recognition program and inclusive workplace culture.
• Colleague assistance program offering 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Monday to Friday work schedule with all bank holidays and Christmas period off.

Key Skills

• Leading teams in multi-site management
• Use of Employee Management Systems
• Management of Profit and Loss statements
• Operational experience within a Trade or Retail environment
• Ability to manage a diverse range of activities
• Effective at planning and prioritising
• Proven track record in achieving results
• Skilled in effective communication
• Extensive experience in a customer orientated environment
• Complaint with Microsoft product
• The ability and motivation to continually develop product and industry knowledge.
• Full UK Driving License (Held for at least 1 year)

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver the network strategic sales plan to drive growth of B2B and B2C sales volume across your area ensuring your Store Operations Manager and Sales Assistant teams understand their local customer base, competitor activity in order to maximise sales opportunities
• Identify and act upon opportunities to maximise sales whilst delivering margin within your area.
• Utilisation of our Customer Relations Management tools to monitor & promote sales opportunities
• Assist with new hire digital onboarding
• Complete effective business reviews and store visits with Store Operations Managers
• Encourage and lead participation in promotional activity to exceed area targets
• Remain fully aware of competitor activity and deploy effective appropriate strategies to retain and improve market share in consultation with the Regional Controller/Divisional Manager
• Manage all controllable costs, with particular emphasis on employee costs & inventory levels
• Encourage and share best practice across the Region to deliver continual business improvements

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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