Retail Store Manager (9797)

PPG Industries Inc. - Poughkeepsie, New York

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 manager, I like that I have the autonomy to really make my own decisions and guide my team. Having such a great group of people to work with doesn't hurt either!”   – PPG Store Manager

 

 

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

“Of all the places I’ve worked, this is the best. We communicate a lot and help each other out, someone is always there to help you.” – PPG Team Member

 

 

PPG Industries’ 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 markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Sales in 2015 were $15.3 billion.

 

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.

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.
　
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
　
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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