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Assistant Store Manager
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to colour 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.
Assistant Store Manager
Location: Dumfries, DG1 1NA
Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week), including shifts Mon–Fri (7am–5pm) and alternate Saturdays (8am–12pm) with time off in lieu.
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.
About Dulux Decorating Centres
Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres operates over 240 nationwide stores and is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant. Our trusted brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, serve decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.
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Job Purpose
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager in:
- Increasing sales and market share by building strong customer partnerships.
- Developing and engaging the store sales team to meet performance targets.
- Covering for the Store Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager to deliver a culture of engagement and the national engagement plan, via action planning.
- Assist in nurturing a high-performing sales team to deliver outstanding customer experience.
- Own and manage store standards in line with the DDC Operational Excellence Guide.
- Collaborate in ownership of the P&L, with a focus on:
- Delivering sales.
- Optimising margin and cost efficiency.
- Preventing stock/cash losses.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Review and monitor performance alongside **customer/store trends`.
- Drive improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 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.
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What Sets You Apart
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- Well-organised and meticulous.
- Calm and resilient under pressure.
What We Offer at AkzoNobel
We provide compelling personal growth opportunities, impactful roles, and competitive benefits, including:
- Competitive salary (based on experience).
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
- Income protection, employee assistance programme, and life assurance.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorating Centres stores.
- Company pension.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible benefits (gym memberships, retail card, dental cover, etc.).
Our Commitment to Inclusivity & Wellbeing
At AkzoNobel, we strive for an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. Our recruitment process prioritises diversity, focusing on unconscious bias awareness to ensure fairness. All applicants are considered without regard for race, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability or other protected characteristics.
Flexible working options are available for all roles, reflecting our dedication to a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing.
For further details, visit www.akzonobel.com.
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