Store Manager

Crown Paints; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Paints is looking for a Store Manager in Burton-on-Trent. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a team, managing store operations, and enhancing customer relationships. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and excellent benefits including generous leave and health perks.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

25% performance bonus

Discounted paint for personal use

Generous pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Excellent work-life balance

Discounts on eating out, retail, and leisure

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on, people-focused role with leadership responsibilities.
• Opportunity to influence sales performance and customer growth.
• Manage and motivate a small team while ensuring smooth store operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, becoming a trusted face to customers.
• Forecast stock needs and maintain control of store operations.
• Work with financial targets such as profit and loss, KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Job description

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit a Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in Burton.

• The role is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week (7am-5pm Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm).
• In return, we offer a salary of £31,000 per annum + 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. You will lead from the front of the store, becoming a familiar and trusted face to customers. Relationship building is key — from getting to know regulars to winning new business through confident prospecting and providing outstanding service.

The role offers scope for ambition and proactive thinking. It is ideal for someone who thrives on setting and achieving challenging targets, enjoys problem-solving, and is results-driven. You will have the opportunity to influence sales performance and customer growth, with the support and autonomy to make informed decisions.

Leadership is central to this role. You will manage and motivate a small team, coach others, have meaningful conversations, and support team performance through effective time and task management.

You will take ownership of stock, maintaining control, forecasting needs, and ensuring smooth store operations daily. Attention to detail and forward planning are essential.

Commercial understanding is important. You will be involved in wider store performance, working with financial targets such as profit and loss, KPIs, and margin management. This role provides a great opportunity to develop commercial skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

With great work comes great reward

At Crown Paints, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and attractive rewards, including:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid store closure period at Christmas)
• The opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Discounted paint for personal use
• A generous pension plan with company matching and doubling of contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks - medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family
• Excellent work-life balance - no night shifts or Sundays!
• Discounts on eating out, retail, and leisure
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities

A little more about us

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, with more than 60 years holding the Royal Warrant. We are proud of our craft and our support for cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide.

Through our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we focus on education for children in need, supporting over 55,000 children across 22 projects globally. At Crown, it’s not just paint — it’s personal!