Store Manager

TN United Kingdom; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Store Manager to lead a Dulux Decorator Centre in Morecambe. This role is pivotal in driving store growth, setting operational standards, and developing a high-performing team. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a focus on profitability, you'll ensure the store stands out in a competitive market. The company offers a remarkable benefits package and opportunities for personal development, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you are a commercially astute leader with a passion for retail, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Opportunities for Personal Development

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/account management and performance review.
• Ability to nurture and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high service levels to differentiate the store from competitors.
• Own the store’s P&L, focusing on sales growth and cost efficiency.

Skills

Sales/Account Management

Team Leadership

Business Systems Proficiency

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Store Manager

Location: Morecambe – LA4 5SS

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Hours: Full time – 40 Hours per week, shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri, with some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, with time off in lieu.

Company Overview

Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant with over nationwide stores. We pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and training for career progression. Recognized as a Top Employer with ‘Investors in People-Gold’ accreditation.

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for the smooth running and growth of a Dulux Decorator Centre, setting retail and operational standards, overseeing store activities, developing your team, and growing your local market share.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high service levels to differentiate the store from competitors.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager to develop talent.
• Model AkzoNobel Values & Leadership Behaviours.
• Ensure culture, processes & controls protect our people, customers & assets.
• Own the store’s P&L, focusing on sales growth, margin, cost efficiency, and loss prevention.
• Provide excellent customer service with personalized proposals.
• Review performance and implement improvements for market-leading results.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in sales/account management and performance review.
• Ability to nurture and inspire teams.
• Comfortable with business systems.
• Commercially astute.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Calm under pressure.

What We Offer

Opportunities for personal development, comprehensive benefits including salary, holidays, pension, discounts, and flexible benefits schemes. We promote a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing, with flexible working options considered.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. Apply online via the provided link.