Store Manager

TieTalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Paints is seeking a Store Manager for their Swindon location. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a team, enhancing customer relationships, and managing commercial targets. With a competitive salary of £32,000 and excellent benefits, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to develop skills in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to 25%

Generous discounts on paint

Excellent pension plan

24/7 employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing perks

Excellent work-life balance

Eating out and retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a retail environment.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team and manage daily operations.
• Build relationships with customers to drive sales.
• Maintain stock control and forecasting needs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Commercial understanding

Attention to detail

Job description

Crown Paints is seeking to recruit a Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in Swindon.

The role is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week (7am-5pm Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm).

In return, we offer a salary of £32,000 per annum + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role?

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where every day offers the opportunity to make an impact. You will 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 shape sales performance and customer growth, with the support and autonomy to make informed decisions.

Leadership is central to this role. Managing and motivating a small team, you will coach others, have meaningful conversations, and support strong team performance through structured time and task management.

You will take ownership of stock — maintaining control, forecasting needs, and ensuring the store runs smoothly daily. Attention to detail and forward planning are essential.

Commercial understanding is key. You will get involved in wider store performance, working with financial targets such as profit and loss, monthly KPIs, and margin management. This is a great opportunity to develop commercial skills in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.

With great work comes great reward

At Crown Paints, we pride ourselves on our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period, e.g., 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!
• Eating out, retail, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities throughout your role

A little more about us

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. We know our craft; however, what sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we focus on education for children in need and support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects globally. At Crown, it’s not just paint — it’s about making a difference.