Store Manager

AkzoNobel

  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • £32,000-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Store Manager£32,000 - £35,000Full time - 40 Hours per weekWe encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in the job description.Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognised as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, we bring a huge range of services and products to decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.Job PurposeYou will take responsibility for the smooth running and ongoing growth of one of our Dulux Decorator Centres. This will involve setting excellent retail and operational store standards, overseeing in-store activity to ensure the delivery of commercial plans and developing your team to be the best they can be. You will also focus on developing your business in your local area to win market share.Job Responsibilities
  • Engage your team to maintain high service levels to positively differentiate the store from the competition.
  • Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager to develop talent.
  • Role model AkzoNobel Value & Leadership Behaviours.
  • Ensure we have the right culture, processes & controls in place to protect our people, customers & assets.
  • Own your store's P&L with an emphasis on driving sales, while optimising margin, cost efficiency & protecting against stock/cash losses.
  • Ensure customers receive a warm welcome, informed conversation & a personalised proposal every visit.
  • Review performance & implement improvements to achieve a market leading business performance.
Job Requirements
  • Experience of sales/account management & reviewing people/business performance.
  • Understands the importance of nurturing & inspiring teams
  • Comfortable using business systems.
  • Commercially astute.
What Makes You Stand Out
  • Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills.
  • Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
  • Well organised & with an eye for detail.
  • Calm under pressure.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobelWe offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
  • Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
  • 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
  • Income protection.
  • Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Employee Life Assurance.
  • Company pension.
  • Product discounts.
  • Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail
  • card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason, we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 48241

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