Store Manager

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorating retailer in York is seeking a Store Manager to oversee store operations and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has management or supervisory experience, a strong customer focus, and good communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a commercial bonus scheme, and excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Commercial bonus scheme

35 days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Company-funded healthcare plan

Staff discount on products

Colleague recognition program

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in management or supervisory roles is desirable.
• Previous customer facing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with a customer focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake training to promote business products.

Skills

Management or supervisor experience

Customer facing experience

Communication skills

Understanding of IT systems

Flexibility in working hours

Driving license

Job description

Store Manager - York

Johnstone's Decorating Centre

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Store Manager within our Architectural Coatings division. 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
• Commercial bonus scheme of up to 20% 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