Assistant Store Manager

Carrickfergus - Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for an Assistant 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

• Competitive bonus structure starting at 12% for achieving budget, with potential to earn up to 42% of your salary for overachieving budget

• 33 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 recognises 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 an Assistant Store Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Deputise for the Store Manager in all operational and staffing issues.
• Provide a high level of customer service and ensure this is maintained by all staff, at all times.
• Undertake all required training to help you to confidently select the correct product for our customers’ needs and to promote our brand.
• Be aware of all promotional activity and play your part in achieving sales targets.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within your store.
• Oversee and be accountable for stock which enters of leaves the premises.
• Process cash and card payments, place orders and check stock.

Key Skills…

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment is desirable

• Good communications skills with a positive customer focusses attitude

• Good understanding of IT systems

• Flexibility towards working hours and duties

• Driving License is desirable

If you meet this criteria, or if you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.