An important member of the Dulux Decorator Centre (DDC) store management team, you will support the Store Manager in increasing sales and market share by building effective partnerships with customers as well as developing and engaging the store sales team to meet performance targets. Important will be the ability to cover for the Store Manager in their absence.,

• Support the Store Manager to deliver a culture of engagement & the national engagement plan, through action planning.
• Assist in the nurturing of a high performing sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• 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.
• Cultivate & maintain strong customer relationships.
• Help review performance + monitor customer/store trends
• Support improvement initiatives.
  
  Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing people/business performance.
• Understanding the importance of nurturing and inspiring colleagues
• Comfortable using business systems.
• Commercially astute.
• Drivers Licence
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.
  
  Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together., 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.
  
  This is a full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, with time off in lieu., What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We 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.