Store Manager

Crown Paints; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Store Manager to oversee operations, enhance customer relationships, and drive sales performance. The role is hands-on and offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits including a generous leave policy and health perks. Ideal candidates thrive in leadership roles and have a strong commercial mindset.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 25% performance bonus

Generously discounted paint for personal use

Attractive pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing perks

Excellent work-life balance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on, people-focused role with a focus on leadership.
• Ability to achieve challenging targets and manage a small team.
• Commercial understanding to handle financial targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front of the store and build relationships with customers.
• Manage stock control, forecasting needs, and store operations.
• Drive sales performance and customer growth with informed decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Leadership

Commercial understanding

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in Barrow In Furness.

• The role is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week (spread across 7am-5pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm).
• In return, we are offering you a competitive salary + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where every day offers the opportunity to make an impact. Expect to take the lead from the front of the store, becoming a familiar and trusted face to customers. Relationship building is a key part of the role — from getting to know regulars to winning new business through confident prospecting and offering service that stands out from the competition.

There’s plenty of scope to bring ambition and proactive thinking. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on setting and achieving challenging targets, enjoys problem-solving, and is driven by results. It offers the chance to really shape sales performance and customer growth, with the support and autonomy to make informed decisions.

Leadership also plays a central part. Managing and motivating a small team, the role offers the opportunity to coach others, have meaningful conversations, and support strong team performance through structured time and task management.

Expect to take ownership of stock — maintaining control, forecasting needs, and keeping the store running smoothly day to day. It's a role where attention to detail and forward planning make a real difference.

Commercial understanding is key. There’s the chance to get involved in wider store performance, working with financial targets such as profit and loss, monthly KPIs, and margin management. It’s a great opportunity to build commercial skills in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.

With great work comes great reward

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie. Christmas)
• The opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use
• A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you and your family
• Excellent work-life balance - never work a night shift or on Sundays again!
• Close liaison with Regional Ops Manager and all-round support
• Eating out, retail and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development throughout your role

A Little More About Us

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It’s not just paint. It’s personal!