Retail Store Manager

PPG Industries Inc. - Bessemer, Alabama

Join our team and show your colors to the world!

PPG Architectural Coatings is a respected leader in the paint industry. A business unit of PPG Industries, the world's leading coatings and specialty Products Company, we manufacture and sell our products through home centers, independent dealers, and through a network of company-owned stores across North America.

We are seeking a strong leader to join our retail management team as a Store Manager. With 900 retail centers in North America, we continue to grow each year. Within our Stores channel, we sell a wide range of architectural coatings and sundry items to industry, builders, contractors, and home owners.

As a Retail Store Manager, you will use your gifts for motivating others to achieve exceptional business results. You will take on the challenge of running your own store, where you will be responsible for leading your team to deliver exceptional customer service, and where you will be accountable for all aspects of operation.

Other responsibilities of the Retail Manager role include:

• Achieving sales and profit plan by controlling expenses, working capital, inventory, shrinkage, and growing net contribution
• Focusing on customer service by ensuring that high service standards are maintained
• Resolving customer issues quickly and efficiently
• Maintaining a high level of associate engagement through effective leadership
• Maintaining understanding of local market, operations-based selling, and customer base
• Recruiting, training, directing, motivating, disciplining, and resolving associate issues
• Ensuring that the appearance of the store’s exterior and interior, including merchandizing displays, are maintained to required standards

In the Retail Store Manager role, you must be a high-energy leader who is able to delegate work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You must have a customer-centric attitude and enjoy interacting with different types of people and personalities.

Other requirements of the Retail Manager role include:

• At least 3 - 5 years of retail store experience
• Previous management experience, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent certification
• Broad knowledge of the application and use of paint and sundries, preferred
• Strong leadership and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible shifts and hours
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds infrequently and 40-60 pounds routinely
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Internet applications
• Ability to relocate will enhance future career advancement opportunities
• Candidates proficient in both English and Spanish are a plus but not required
• Must pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check

Benefits

At PPG Industries, we offer opportunities to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy the following:

• Competitive salary
• Commission plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision

Join an industry leading company!
 

Posted: 30+ days ago