Job description
Are you a natural sales leader with a passion for turning stores into thriving hubs of success?
Playing a pivotal role in driving the success of our stores, you will lead and empower your Store Management team to achieve outstanding sales performance, operational excellence, and profitability. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our business, shaping the growth and success of both existing and potential new store openings.
Here at Crown Paints, we are leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality paints and coatings, renowned for our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As we continue to expand our store presence, we are seeking a sales focussed Regional Operations Manager to join our team and lead our store network to new heights.
What you will be doing:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Store Managers, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Drive sales growth and achieve revenue targets across the region, implementing initiatives to enhance store performance
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing action plans as needed
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise profitability, manage expenses, and enhance operational efficiency
- Provide clear and concise communication to senior leadership on performance, challenges, and opportunities within the region
- Identify and act upon opportunities for new stores, contributing to the expansion of our footprint in your region
- Work closely and effectively alongside the Trade Sales and Specification teams to deliver commercial objectives and targets
- Contribute to, and implement, marketing plans for the network
What you will need to be successful:
- Your ability to inspire and lead teams is second nature, and your energy sparks motivation wherever you go
- You’ll have exceptional performance management skills with a real capability to build capability within the teams
- An open minded nature and a passion for learning new skills and capabilities, which will help us embark on new initiatives such as online. You’ll embrace change and new ways of working
- Your history of multi-site sales leadership (preferably B2B) turns ordinary stores into bustling arenas of commerce. Your results-oriented approach and ability to drive sales and achieve financial targets will be key
- You possess the ability to decipher data, using it to create strategies that sculpt the future. You'll have exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allow you to collaborate with diverse teams and customers
- Flexibility to travel across your area as needed, from Newquay to Swindon, Swansea to Bristol and everywhere in between!
Painting a Brilliant Future
Join us and unlock your potential in an organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. With our dedication to employee development and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Embark on a rewarding career journey with us and make a lasting impact on the world of paint!
In addition, offer an attractive reward package that includes:
- Competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car, laptop, iPhone
- 28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
- A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that Crown supply
- A generous pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
- Multiple other benefits relating to your health and wellbeing
Application and further information
To apply, please submit your CV on our careers page. We can't wait to hear from you!
Crown Paints is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Crown Paints is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.