Assistant Store Manager (Truro, GB)

An Exciting Opportunity to Lead and Grow at Dulux Decorating Centres: Assistant Store Manager in Truro, Cornwall

AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints and coatings with a rich history dating back to 1792, invites ambitious individuals to join the Dulux Decorating Centres (DDC) team as an Assistant Store Manager. This role offers a fantastic platform for career advancement within a company renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. If you're passionate about customer service, team leadership, and contributing to a thriving retail environment, this opportunity in Truro, Cornwall, could be your next impactful career move.

As the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres, part of the AkzoNobel family, boasts a strong presence with over 240 nationwide stores. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, DDC fosters a culture of success, offering a comprehensive benefits package and dedicated training to support your professional journey.

Key Responsibilities and Advantages for Candidates:

• Impactful Leadership: Play a crucial role in supporting the Store Manager to drive sales and market share. You'll be instrumental in building strong customer partnerships and fostering a high-performing sales team, directly contributing to the store's success.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring they receive an outstanding experience. This focus on customer engagement is a cornerstone of the DDC philosophy.
• Team Development: Nurture and inspire your colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment. Your ability to support and develop the team will be key to achieving performance targets.
• Operational Excellence: Take ownership of store standards, ensuring they align with the DDC Operational Excellence Guide. This hands-on approach allows for direct impact on the daily functioning and presentation of the store.
• Commercial Acumen: Collaborate in managing the store's Profit and Loss (P&L), with a strong emphasis on driving sales, optimizing margins, and ensuring cost efficiency. This provides valuable exposure to the commercial aspects of retail management.
• Career Progression: AkzoNobel is committed to personal development, offering roles with breadth, depth of scope, and impact. The company's dedication to training and development means you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

• Experience Requirements: Proven experience in supervising a store environment and a solid understanding of reviewing people and business performance are essential. A driving license is also a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Working Hours: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Candidates should be available to work shifts between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine enjoyment of collaborative work and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Commitment to Inclusion: AkzoNobel is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. They actively work to embrace diversity and ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics.

What AkzoNobel Offers:

Beyond the rewarding nature of the role, AkzoNobel provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays).
• Income protection and employee life assurance.
• Staff and product discounts at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• A flexible benefits scheme, including options for Gymflex, retail cards, and dental cover.
• A strong emphasis on work-life balance and mental well-being, with a willingness to explore flexible working options.

This Assistant Store Manager position at Dulux Decorating Centres in Truro is more than just a job; it's an invitation to join a pioneering company that values its employees and is dedicated to creating a brighter, more colorful future. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a successful team, we encourage you to apply.