Store Manager

Crown Paints; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Paints is looking for a Store Manager in York to lead a team in maximizing sales of decorative paints. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave and health perks.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 25% performance bonus

Discounted paint for personal use

Generous pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Excellent work-life balance

Discounts on eating out, retail, and leisure

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in improving store performance through sales/KPI review.
• Current driving license and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide Sales Assistants/Drivers to maximize profits.
• Manage and motivate the team for customer engagement.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Consultative sales

Job description

Crown Paints is seeking to recruit an experienced Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in York.

• The role is permanent, full-time, working 40 hours per week (7am-5pm, Monday - Friday, and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm).
• In return, we offer a competitive salary + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role

As the Store Manager, you will support and guide our full-time and part-time Sales Assistants/Drivers in maximizing profits through innovative and effective sales of our range of decorative paints and sundry items. You will manage and motivate your team to provide every customer with a personal experience from the moment they enter our CDC.

Who we are looking for

A commercially astute leader with retail management, team leadership, and a consultative sales approach. Experience in improving store performance through reviewing sales/KPI results and identifying development areas is preferred. A current driving license and the ability to drive are essential, as the CDC coordinates daily customer deliveries.

At Crown Paints, we recruit based on our core values: Connecting to customers, Constantly challenging, Socially committed, Inspiring confidence. These values reflect who we are and our aspirations.

With great work comes great reward

We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and an attractive reward package, including:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid store closure period at Christmas)
• Opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus quarterly
• Discounted paint for personal use
• A generous pension plan with company match and contribution doubling
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support
• Health & wellbeing perks – medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family
• Excellent work-life balance – no night shifts or Sunday work
• Discounts on eating out, retail, and leisure
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities

A little more about us

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years, proudly holding the Royal Warrant for over 60 years. We are committed to supporting cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide, including education for children in need through The Hempel Foundation, supporting over 55,000 children across 22 projects. At Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!