Store Manager

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Ballymena is seeking an experienced Store Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and customer service at our Johnstone's Decorating Centre. The ideal candidate should have management experience and a customer-focused attitude. We offer competitive salary, a bonus structure, and an engaging workplace culture. Join us for a fulfilling career with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

Competitive bonus structure

35 days of annual leave

Generous company pension contributions

Company-funded private healthcare plan

Generous staff discount

Colleague assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer facing environment desirable.
• Good understanding of IT systems is helpful.
• Flexibility in working hours and duties is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of the store.
• Serve customers on the trade counter.
• Ensure the store remains well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures.

Skills

Previous management or supervisor experience

Previous experience in a customer facing environment

Good communications skills

Flexibility towards working hours and duties

Good understanding of IT systems

Job description

Overview

Store Operations Manager - Johnstone's Decorating Centre • Ballymena • Full time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for an Assistant Store Manager within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Strabane store. 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.

We are a global company founded in 1882, with a presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Our brands, Johnstone's and Leyland Paint, are supported by a 60,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility in Carrickfergus, along with 27 Johnstone's Decorating Centres across Ireland. We place a strong emphasis on colleague engagement, achieving a score of 4.22 out of 5 in Gallup's Global Q12 annual colleague survey.

Why you'll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Competitive bonus structure starting at 15% for achieving budget, with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget
• 35 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 a Store Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the day to day running of the store, ensuring customers and staff have everything they need
• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers' needs and to promote our brand.
• Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures by taking in deliveries and keeping the shelves full.

Key Skills

• Previous management or supervisor experience desirable
• Previous experience in a customer facing environment
• Good communications skills with a positive customer focussed attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving license is desirable but not essential

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