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Assistant Store Manager
About AkzoNobel
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 over 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 dedicated to providing sustainable solutions.
Let’s paint the future together.
Assistant Store Manager
Location: Dumfries, DG1 1NA Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time (40 hrs per week), Monday–Friday 7am–5pm, and alternate Saturday shifts (8am–12pm) with time off in lieu.
About the Role
As an Assistant Store Manager at Dulux Decorating Centres, you will:
- Support the Store Manager in driving sales and market growth.
- Build strong customer relationships and develop a high-performing sales team.
- Cover for the Store Manager during absences.
We encourage candidates with relevant experience—even if you don’t meet all the criteria—to apply.
With over 240 nationwide stores, Dulux Decorating Centres is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant, recognised as a Top 100 Employer with Investors in People Gold accreditation. Here, we foster career growth through training and a competitive benefits package.
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Job Purpose
As an integral part of the Dulux Decorator Centre (DDC) management team, your key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Store Manager to achieve increased sales and market share.
- Building partnerships with customers and developing a high-performing team.
- Covering for the Store Manager when necessary.
This is a full-time, flexible role tailored to help you thrive while balancing work and life.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting sales and culture goals by implementing action plans aligned with the national engagement strategy.
- Mentoring and developing a performing sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Ensuring store operational excellence, adhering to the DDC Operational Excellence Guide.
- Collaborating on financial performance, focusing on sales growth, margin optimization, cost efficiency, and loss prevention.
- Maintaining strong customer relationships and analysing performance trends.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business success.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in supervising a store, including reviewing team performance and business metrics.
- An understanding of the importance of inspiring and nurturing colleagues.
- Proficiency with commercial business systems.
- Strong commercial acumen.
Key Traits & Skills
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We valueDiese karriereentscheidenden Qualitäten:
- Exceptional communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- A preference for a collaborative work environment where supporting colleagues is integral.
- Highly organised, with a keen eye for detail.
- Calm under pressure and resilient in high-demand situations.
What We Offer at AkzoNobel
We provide comprehensive benefits, fostering both professional growth and personal well-being:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
- 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
- Income protection.
- Staff discounts on Dulux Decorating Centre products.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Life Assurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible benefits, including:
- Gymflex (fitness access).
- Retail card discounts.
- Dental cover and more.
- A commitment to work-life balance and mental wellbeing, with flexible working options available.
Our Commitment
In line with our values, AkzoNobel prioritises an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone thrives. We believe in diversity, equity, and unconscious bias awareness to ensure fairness at every stage of talent acquisition.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and guarantee consideration for all qualified candidates.
Join our journey at www.akzonobel.com. Apply online today!
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