Store Operations Manager

PPG; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in Leamington Spa is looking for an experienced Store Manager. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing staff. Ideal candidates will have management experience, a customer-focused attitude, and a good understanding of IT systems. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and a comprehensive healthcare plan.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Commercial bonus scheme

35 days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Company-funded private healthcare

Staff discount on products

Wellbeing support program

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisor experience desirable.
• Experience in a customer facing environment.
• Good communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Good understanding of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the store.
• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Undertake required training for product selection.
• Ensure the store is well-presented and clean.
• Follow stock management procedures.

Skills

Management or supervisor experience

Customer facing experience

Communication skills

Understanding of IT systems

Flexibility towards working hours

Driving license

Job description

Store Manager

Johnstone’s Decorating Centre - Leamington Store

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.