Assistant Store Manager

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Mid and East Antrim District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Annual leave of 33 days

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare plan

Staff discount

Colleague recognition program

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their Johnstone’s Decorating Centre in Carrickfergus. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary along with a bonus structure that can reach up to 42%. Key responsibilities include supporting customer service, managing daily operations, and overseeing staff while ensuring adherence to company policies. Ideal candidates should have experience in customer-facing roles and a flexible attitude. Generous employee benefits, including healthcare and professional development, are provided.

Qualifications

• Desirable previous experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Good communications skills with a positive customer-focused attitude.
• Desirable good understanding of IT systems.
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Store Manager in operational and staffing issues.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Promote brand by undertaking all required training.
• Achieve sales targets and be aware of promotional activity.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• Oversee and be accountable for stock.
• Process cash and card payments, place orders, and check stock.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Good communication skills

Understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours

Driving License

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Carrickfergus - Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

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, with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget
• 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

• 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 or 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 focussed 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.

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