Store Manager

PPG; Newry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coating company based in Newry is looking for a Store Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure customer satisfaction. The role involves managing staff and stock while providing excellent service. With attractive benefits, including a competitive salary and comprehensive training, this position is ideal for those with strong customer service skills and management experience.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

Commercial bonus scheme up to 42%

35 days of annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Company-funded private healthcare plan

Staff discount on paint and tools

Colleague recognition program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is desirable.
• Experience in customer service is important.
• Flexibility in working hours and duties is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations.
• Serve customers in a friendly professional manner.
• Manage stock and ensure store is well-presented.

Skills

Previous management or supervisor experience

Experience in a customer facing environment

Good communications skills

Understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours

Driving license

Job description

Store Manager

Johnstone’s Decorating Centre – Newry

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

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

We are a global company founded in 1882, with a presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Our brands, Johnstone’s and Leyland Paint, are supported by a 60,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility in Carrickfergus, along with 27 Johnstone’s Decorating Centres across Ireland. We place a strong emphasis on colleague engagement, achieving a score of 4.22 out of 5 in Gallup's Global Q12 annual colleague survey.

Why you’ll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Commercial bonus scheme of up to 42% of annual salary
• 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 recognizes 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 focusses 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.