Store Manager - Johnstone's Decorating Centre

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Store Manager to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to develop your management skills while ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining store standards. With a competitive salary, a generous bonus scheme, and a commitment to employee development through training programs, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in retail. Enjoy a great work-life balance with guaranteed hours and a supportive workplace culture that values inclusivity and recognition. If you are passionate about retail and customer satisfaction, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

20% annual bonus

35 days annual leave

Guaranteed 39 hours pay per week

Generous pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Company-funded private healthcare

Staff discount on products

Colleague recognition program

Wellbeing support program

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service focus with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Manage stock and maintain store presentation.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service experience

Communication skills

IT systems understanding

Flexibility

Driving license

Job description

Store Manager

Newtownards - Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

Competitive Starting Salary + 20% Bonus & Benefits

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Store Manager within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Newtownards store. We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a managerial role within retail 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 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 recognises 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
• 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 focused attitude
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexibility towards working hours and duties
• Driving license is 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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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