Retail Store Manager

PPG Industries Inc. - Detroit, Michigan

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.

At 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. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

 

Why join us:

With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.

• Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
• You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
• Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
• Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
• You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.

 

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.

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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