Assistant Store Manager

PPG Vietnam Co Ltd; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus 12%

33 days annual leave

39-hour week

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Career progression

Staff discount

Job summary

Johnstone’s Decorating Centre in Carrickfergus is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our Architectural Coatings division. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team and receive in-store training to help you confidently assist customers and promote our brand.

The role offers a competitive starting salary with yearly reviews, a 12% bonus structure for achieving budget, 33 days of annual leave, a guaranteed 39-hour week with overtime or lieu time, pension contributions, private

Qualifications

• Customer facing experience is desirable and beneficial.
• Good communication and a positive customer-focused attitude.
• Understanding of IT systems to support store operations.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Store Manager in all operational and staffing issues.
• Provide high level customer service and ensure quality service by all staff.
• Undertake training to confidently select products and promote the brand.
• Be aware of promotional activity and help achieve sales targets.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the store.
• Oversee stock entering and leaving the premises.
• Process cash and card payments, place orders and check stock.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Communication skills

IT systems understanding

Flexibility

Driving license

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Johnstone’s Decorating Centre - Carrickfergus

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for an Assistant Store Manager within our Architectural Coatings division. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training.

Why you’ll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Competitive bonus structure starting at 12% for achieving budget, uncapped & paid quarterly
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week with overtime or lieu time available
• Great work/life balance: Our stores are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays, with no late evenings after 5pm!
• Generous company pension contributions
• Excellent career progression: We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy
• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
• Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

A day in the life of…

As an Assistant Store Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Deputise for the Store Manager in all operational and staffing issues.
• Provide a high level of customer service and ensure this is maintained by all staff, at all times.
• Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers' needs and to promote our brand.
• Be aware of all promotional activity and play your part in achieving sales targets.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within your store.
• Oversee and be accountable for stock which enters of leaves the premises.
• Process cash and card payments, place orders and check stock.

Key Skills…

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving License is desirable

If you meet this criteria, or if you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

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