Store Manager

PPG; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and decorating company in Gloucester is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily operations and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have management experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits, including healthcare and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

35 days of annual leave

Company-funded private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisor experience is desirable.
• Experience in a customer facing environment is advantageous.
• Good communication skills with a positive customer-focused attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of the store.
• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store.
• Ensure the store is clean and well-presented.

Skills

Previous management or supervisor experience

Previous experience in a customer facing environment

Good communications skills

Good understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours

Job description

Store Manager - Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

Gloucester Store

Full time | Permanent

Overview

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Store Manager within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Gloucester 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.

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 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 in desirable but not essential

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.