Assistant Store Manager

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Assistant Store Manager
Salary: £27,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract Details: Permanent

​​This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
​A driving licence will be required for this role.

If you’re ready to elevate your career with a wealth of retail experience and a passion for driving sales, our Assistant Store Manager role awaits you at Dulux Decorating Centres. This position is all about partnering with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, foster the growth of our exceptional store team, and ignite a culture of first-class customer service-all while benefiting from our recent salary increase. Join us and take advantage of a new competitive compensation package that reflects your commitment and achievements.

Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Store Manager for seamless store operations
* Foster the growth and development of store colleagues
* Efficiently manage stock and customer accounts
* Work with colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets
* Inspire and deliver first-class customer service
* Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships

About You:
* Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing performance
* Understanding the importance of nurturing and developing a high-performing team
* Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
* Proficient computer skills and numerical acumen
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Thrives in a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is paramount

Our Offer:
* Lucrative sales-based bonus
* No evening or Sunday shifts
* 25 days of holiday
* Pension Scheme with a generous contribution match
* Up to 50% store discount (extended to family and friends)
* Comprehensive training and continuous career development
* A fantastic flexible benefits scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorating Centres: As the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 230 nationwide stores, forming part of the AkzoNobel group-a world expert in coatings and home to some of the UK’s favourite brands. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with ‘Investors in People-Gold’ accreditation, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and mental well-being, offering flexible working options for all roles. Join us in redefining success!

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Sales Assistant with Driving Duties

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Sales Assistant with Driving Duties

Salary: £24,668 Plus, Quarterly Bonus
Location: Ipswich
Contract Details: Permanent.

If you are good at building a rapport with a wide range of people, own a positive outlook and have a UK driving license, then our hybrid Sales Assistant with Driving Duties role at Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about providing great customer service to professionals & DIY enthusiasts, in store and when carrying out deliveries to homes and businesses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
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* Mix paint to customer requirements
* Engage with customers and provide product advice
* Deliver orders to customers
* Collaborate with colleagues to reach store targets
* Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor
* Provide feedback to improve our overall service to customers
* Carry out daily and weekly van inspections & report any concerns
* Provide great customer service
* You will be expected to split your time between making store deliveries and working in store as a sales colleague.

About you
* Strong customer service skills
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
* Calm under pressure
* Able to operate electronic tills
* Valid driving licence
* Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills
* Likes a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

What we offer
We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:
* fantastic sales based bonus
* no evening or Sunday shifts
* 25 days holiday
* A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
* up to 50% store discount, including family & friends,
* full training provided and ongoing career development
* a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
* including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres
Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK’s largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK’s favourite brands.

However, we aren’t just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved ‘Investors in People-Gold’ for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.​​