Store Manager - Retail

Retail Store Manager

Join the colourful world of Crown Paints as a Store Manager– It’s not just paint, it’s personal.

Crown Paints is seeking a dedicated and commercially savvy Retail Store Manager to spearhead our thriving retail team. You'll be looked upon by our full-time and part-time Sales Assistants, for support and mentorship in improving profits within the store, through driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items. We rely on you to lead and empower in equal measure as you and your team provide every customer with a truly personal experience from the moment they enter our Crown Decorating Centre.

We won't sugarcoat it – this role is as challenging as it is rewarding. It's a canvas that demands a bold mix of resilience, innovation, and leadership. If you're someone who thrives in dynamic environments and sees every challenge as an opportunity to shine, then this role is your chance to make a real impact.

For over two centuries, Crown Paints has been a beacon of quality and trust in the painting and decorating industry. Our vibrant culture is steeped in tradition yet embraces innovation, refusing to settle for anything less than excellence. Join a team that values brilliance, diversity, and the power of a well-painted room.

What we offer

• Colour your world: Free paint to turn your home into a masterpiece
• A brush with benefits: Generous pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (that’s 36 days off every year!), and health & well-being perks
• Financial rewards: Offering a salary of £30,214 per annum, plus an outstanding benefits package, this role is tailor-made for those who excel in business leadership.
• When will you create your masterpiece: You will be running the store Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm, with Saturdays on a rota basis.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to

• Lead a team of enthusiastic Sales Assistants, turning their potential into high-performance art
• Drive sales with the finesse of an artist, promoting our vibrant range of paints and decorating sundries
• "Mix and match" strategies to increase store profits like a true colour connoisseur
• Craft customer experiences so memorable, they'll feel like they've walked into a masterpiece
• Analyse sales 'portraits' and critical metrics, seeing opportunities for a 'masterstroke' in business growth
• Coordinate a seamless delivery service, ensuring every customer order is 'framed' to perfection.

What should you bring to be successful in this role

We’re looking for a commercially astute leader who can demonstrate retail management, team leadership and a consultative sales approach. Ideally you will be experienced in continually striving to improve store performance through regularly reviewing sales / meaningful metric results, and identifying areas for development in the sale of key products. A current driving licence and the ability to drive is crucial, as the Store Manager coordinates a daily delivery service for customers.

We’re looking for:

• Intuition for business to improve store performance and meet financial objectives
• A majestic track record in retail management, team leadership and the ability to motivate
• A golden touch in sales, with a flair for painting the picture of success
• The ability to drive – not just a carriage, but also store performance and a daily delivery service.

Sounds like a match?

If you're eager to brush up on your leadership skills and add a splash of success to your career, it’s time to apply. Become the Store Manager at our Crown Decorating Centre and let's paint a brighter future together.

More about Crown Paints

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!