Store Manager

Hempel Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer is seeking a Store Manager to join their team in Barrow In Furness. The role focuses on leading store operations, driving sales performance, and building strong customer relationships. You will manage a small team and take ownership of stock control while ensuring excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive rewards package, including performance bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 25% performance bonus quarterly

Discounted paint for personal use

Generous pension plan

Health & wellbeing perks

Excellent work-life balance

Eating out, retail and leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and managing store performance.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to meet challenging targets and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store and build customer relationships.
• Set and achieve sales targets while managing a small team.
• Maintain control of stock and streamline daily operations.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Sales performance management

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front of the store and be a familiar and trusted face to customers; build relationships with regular customers and win new business through confident prospecting and service that stands out from the competition.
• Set and achieve challenging targets, enjoy problem-solving, and drive results; shape sales performance and customer growth with support and autonomy to make informed decisions.
• Manage and motivate a small team; coach others, have meaningful conversations, and support strong team performance through structured time and task management.
• Take ownership of stock, maintain control, forecast needs, and keep the store running smoothly day to day; apply attention to detail and forward planning.
• Involve yourself in wider store performance and financial targets such as profit and loss, monthly KPIs, and margin management; develop commercial skills in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.

What you can expect

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.

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 i.e. 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!