Retail Store Manager: Customer-Driven Leader in Gulfport

The Pittsburgh Paint Company; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Paints Company in Gulfport, Mississippi, is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team on-site and deliver outstanding customer service while meeting sales goals. You will report to the Regional Manager and manage daily operations, training, and merchandising.

The role requires leadership, retail experience, and a focus on local market knowledge. The position emphasizes a strong service culture and the ability to guide associates to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of retail store experience.
• Knowledge of application and use of paint and sundries is favorable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Internet applications required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and hours, minimum 45 hours required per week; must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds infrequently and 40-60 pounds daily.
• Must consent to a background investigation, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit plan by controlling expenses, working capital, inventory, shrinkage, and growing net contribution.
• Focus on customer service by ensuring that high service standards are maintained.
• Resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain a high level of associate engagement through leadership by training, mentoring, motivating, and resolving associate issues.
• Maintain understanding of local market, operations-based selling, and customer base.
• Ensure that the appearance of the store's exterior and interior, including merchandizing displays, are maintained to required standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team training

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Job description

Pittsburgh Paints Company in Gulfport, Mississippi, is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team on-site and deliver outstanding customer service while meeting sales goals. You will report to the Regional Manager and manage daily operations, training, and merchandising.

The role requires leadership, retail experience, and a focus on local market knowledge. The position emphasizes a strong service culture and the ability to guide associates to achieve targets.