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Store Supervisor
Store Supervisor
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve supplied the innovative paints and coatings that help color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio—including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon—is trusted globally. Operating in over 150 countries, we deliver sustainable solutions and preserve what exists today while shaping a better future.
As part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres boasts over 240 UK stores, making it the largest paint and decorating merchant in the country. We foster success through outstanding training and career opportunities, offering a Top 100 Employer status recognised with an Investors in People-Gold accolade.
About the Role
Location: Barking Salary: £30,850 per annum + benefits Hours: 40 hours per week (shifts between 7am–5pm Mon-Fri), with occasional Saturday work
We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience, even if they don’t meet every listed requirement.
As a Store Supervisor at Dulux Decorating Centres, you’ll act as a key member of the store management team. You’ll support the Store Manager in boosting sales and market share by building strong customer relationships, leading the sales team, and covering for the manager when necessary.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in delivering a culture of engagement and the national engagement plan through action planning.
- Assist in nurturing a high-performing sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Own and uphold store standards in line with DDC’s Operational Excellence Guide.
- Collaborate with colleagues in overseeing the P&L statement, focusing on sales growth, margin optimisation, cost efficiency, and reducing stock/cash losses.
- Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Monitor performance and customer/store trends to inform improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience supervising a retail store and evaluating people/business performance.
- Driving license is essential.
- Demonstrates the ability to nurture and inspire colleagues.
- Comfortable using business management systems.
- Highly commercially astute.
What Makes You Stand Out
Hopeful candidates will bring:
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- A preference for a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure.
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Why Join AkzoNobel?
We provide exceptional career development opportunities with roles that expand your scope and impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary (based on experience).
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
- Income protection.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorating Centres stores.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life assurance.
- Company pension.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible benefits scheme, including: Gymflex membership, retail card, and dental coverage.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements are available where feasible.
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For further details, visit akzonobel.com.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
At AkzoNobel, we embrace an inclusive workplace where everyone should feel valued. We train Our Talent Acquisition Team to identify and address unconscious bias during hiring, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.
Requisition ID: 54411
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