Assistant Store Manager

Akzonobel

The Role

Overview

Support Store Manager, drive sales, manage team, oversee operations in Dulux store.

Key Responsibilities

  • engagement plan
  • performance review
  • customer relationships
  • store standards
  • p&l management
  • margin optimization

Tasks

-Support the Store Manager to deliver a culture of engagement & the national engagement plan, through action planning. -Support improvement initiatives. -Assist in the nurturing of a high performing sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience. -Help review performance + monitor customer/store trends -Cultivate & maintain strong customer relationships. -Own & manage store standards in line with the DDC Operational Excellence Guide. -Collaborate with colleagues in the ownership of the P&L with an emphasis on delivering sales, while optimising margin, cost efficiency & protecting against stock/cash losses.

Requirements

  • calm
  • communication
  • organised
  • business systems
  • supervising
  • driving licence

What You Bring

-Calm under pressure. -Excellent communication, customer service & interpersonal skills. -Well organised & with an eye for detail. -Comfortable using business systems. -Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing people/business performance. -Driving license is essential

Benefits

-Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. -25 days holiday excluding bank holidays. -Employee Life Assurance. -Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more! -Income protection. -Product discounts. -Employee Assistance Programme. -Competitive Salary (depending on experience). -Company pension.

The Company

About Akzonobel

-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.

Sector Specialisms

Consumer Goods

Buildings and Infrastructure

Industrial Coatings

Automotive OEM Coatings

Aerospace Coatings

Consumer Electronics Coatings

Vehicle Refinishes

Commercial Vehicle Refinishers

Marine Coatings

Protective Coatings

Yacht Coatings

Pulp and Performance Chemicals

Chemical Markets

Pharmaceutical Markets