Store Manager

Crown Paints; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Store Manager to oversee operations in Barking. This hands-on role focuses on team leadership, customer relationship building, and achieving sales targets. The position offers a salary of £36,408 plus benefits like a substantial annual leave, performance bonuses, and a great pension plan. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Benefits

Up to 25% performance bonus

36 days annual leave

Significant discounts on paint

Health and wellbeing perks

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing and motivating a team.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Ability to maintain stock control and forecasting needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store and build strong customer relationships.
• Manage a team effectively and support their performance.
• Handle stock control and daily operations.

Skills

People management

Relationship building

Sales performance

Problem-solving

Commercial understanding

Job description

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

Job Details

• Role is a permanent, full‑time position working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays).
• Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, holding a Royal Warrant for more than 60 years. We support cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes worldwide.
• We partner with The Hempel Foundation to focus on education for children in need, supporting the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary of £36,408 plus London Allowance per annum, bonus opportunities and an excellent benefits package.
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and the mandatory store closure period for Christmas).
• Up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter.
• Significant discounted paint for personal use.
• Fantastic pension plan with the company matching and even doubling your contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support via helpline with qualified counsellors.
• Health & wellbeing perks – medical, dental and optical treatments for you and your family.
• Excellent work‑life balance – no night shift or Sunday work.
• Discounts on eating out, retail and leisure.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training and development throughout your role.