District Operations Manager

PPG; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a District Operations Manager to drive sales and achieve profit targets within the Decorating Centres. The successful candidate will lead teams to deliver high standards of customer service and operational excellence while fostering new growth opportunities. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of company and competitor products.
• Full UK Driving License (held for at least one year).
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Achieve District Sales and Profit targets.
• Motivate teams to drive sales and maintain service standards.
• Develop proactive sales strategies and manage customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivational Skills

Tools

EPOS and IT Systems

Job description

District Operations Manager

Field Based (M4 Corridor)

We have an exciting new opportunity for a District Operations Manager to join out team here in the UK. The right candidate will be able to drive company sales and achieve profit targets for our Decorating Centres within the District. Motivate teams, through Store Operations Managers, to drive and increase sales, whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service, presentation, operational and financial control within the Decorating Centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve District Sales and Profit targets to ensure Company profitability.
• Proactive management through Store Operations Managers (SOMs) to drive New growth opportunities, lapsed & existing customer base to maximize share of wallet.
• Ensure proactive sales development throughout the district to involve off–site customer visits, cold calling and developing relationships, primarily focusing on the 1–3-person size professional decorators as well as other business’s using decorative coatings, whilst supporting Trade Direct customers where necessary.
• Responsible for embedding the Company’s Vision, objectives and strategy through regular DC meetings and frequent engagement with SOMs and Sales Assistant’s within Decorating centres.
• Devising and implementing strategies within the Decorating centres to meet the Company’s Commercial objectives.
• Develop, lead, and motivate the entire team, with primary focus on SOMs to manage their own individual Decorating Centre teams.
• Working with the Regional Controller and Commercial Support Manager, control of resources in line with budgeted costs to ensure Company profitability.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Good knowledge and understanding of Company and competitors’ products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, internal and external customers, external Reps and PPG work colleagues.
• Good understanding of Company EPOS and IT systems.
• Excellent leadership, motivational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving License (to have held for at least one year).
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Knowledge of Company Environment Health & Safety, Administration and Security procedures.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own.

PPG is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to achieve the right work-life balance for our employees. Therefore, we will always be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements wherever this is possible for the role. If you currently have flexible working arrangements or would like to move to flexible arrangements, then we are happy to talk about this during the recruitment process.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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