Store Operations Manager

PPG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint company in Edinburgh is seeking a Store Manager for their Johnstone’s Decorating Centre. The role includes overseeing store operations, serving customers, and managing stock. The ideal candidate has management experience and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a commercial bonus scheme, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

Commercial bonus scheme

35 days of annual leave

Great work/life balance

Generous company pension contributions

Company-funded private healthcare plan

Generous staff discount

Colleague recognition program

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of the store.
• Serve customers on the trade counter and in store.
• Undertake all required training to select the correct product.
• Ensure your store always looks well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures.

Skills

Previous management or supervisor experience

Previous experience in a customer facing environment

Good communications skills

Good understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours

Driving license

Job description

Store Manager

Johnstone’s Decorating Centre - Peffer Place

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

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.