Store Manager

Store Manager £37,000–£40,000

Full-time & every second Saturday Occasional travel between two local branches

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client and looking for a driven, hands-on Store Manager to lead operations across our established paint and hardware retail stores. If you thrive in a fast-paced trade environment, know how to motivate a team, and love delivering exceptional customer service, this role will feel like home.

• Key Responsibilities


• Store Management — Oversee daily running of the branch to ensure smooth, efficient performance


• Team Leadership — Motivate, coach, and support staff to achieve their best


• Customer Service — Provide outstanding service to both trade and retail customers


• Sales Performance — Achieve targets and maximise store profitability


• Merchandising — Maintain high presentation standards across the store


• Stock Control — Monitor stock, manage ordering, and maintain availability


• Supplier Relations — Build strong working relationships with suppliers and customers


• Health & Safety — Ensure compliance at all times


• Multi-Site Support — Provide cover and support across two branches when required


• Cash Handling — Oversee opening/closing, cashing up, and reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Retail Store Management Experience — Ideally within paint, hardware, decorating, builders’ merchants or trade retail


• Strong Store Manager leadership and communication skills


• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability


• Customer-focused, proactive, and confident in a busy environment


• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt quickly


• POS, IT and stock management experience

Desirable Skills

• Paint & Decorating Knowledge


• Experience serving both retail and trade customers


• Driving licence (preferred, not essential)

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary £37,000– £40,000


• Annual performance-related bonus


• Monthly sales target bonus


• Staff discount across all stores


• Company pension

For full details, just ask — we offer additional company benefits beyond those listed above.

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