Store Manager
PPG Industries Inc. - Company Paint Store, Plymouth
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.3 billion in 2015. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
We are currently looking for a talented, energetic individual to fill a Store Manager position at our store located in Plymouth, MN.
In this dynamic sales management role, you will be responsible for providing the direction, coordination, and evaluation of operations for one of our company-owned stores. You will manage sales and profits within the store and implement strategies designed to increase market share.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with other team members in a fast-paced store to insure that all goals are met.
- Understand and build solid relationships with all customers.
- Achieve sales and profit plan by controlling expenses, working capital, inventory, shrinkage and growing net contribution.
- Focus on customer service by ensuring that high service standards are maintained and customer issues are quickly and efficiently resolved.
- Achieve and maintain a high level of associate engagement through effective leadership.
- Maintain an understanding of local market operations based on selling habits and customer base.
- Recruit, support, train, direct, motivate, discipline and manage store staff.
- Ensure that the appearance of the store's exterior and interior, including merchandising displays, are maintained to required standards.
- Execute sales initiatives and implement sales plans designed to grow volume and market share by fully understanding the customers' needs.
- Develop relationships within corporate departments for continuous process and inventory improvement.
PPG Architectural Coatings impressive line-up of residential, commercial, and industrial paint brands offers a wide range of choices to meet everyone's needs – from consumers to interior designers, painting contractors to property managers, and developers to architects.
Qualifications:
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Three to five years of successful retail sales and management experience.
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Demonstrated leadership and customer service skills.
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Enjoy being physically challenged to lift 40-60 pounds routinely and up to 80 pounds infrequently.
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Knowledge of the paint or building industry and understanding of current trends.
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Ability and desire to learn color matching techniques to meet customer demands.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
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Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
