Cluster Manager
Competitive salary plus market leading benefits package
Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4BH
To cover Bridgwater & Wellington
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description .
Part of the AkzoNobel family, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 240 nationwide stores and is the UKs largest paint and decorating merchant. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognised as a Top 100 Employer with Investors in People-Gold accreditation, we bring a huge range of services and products to decorating professionals and DIY enthusiasts across the country.
Job Purpose
Join us and you will focus on developing business for a network of Dulux Decorator Centre (DDC) within your region of responsibility. This will involve delivering commercial and financial plans to support regional priorities as well as collaborating with colleagues to ensure excellent retail and operational standards instore. You will also help develop the retail and commercial skills of store colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
Assist DDC stores by driving sales, while optimising margin, cost efficiency and protecting against stock/cash losses.
Collaborate with the stores to ensure the right customer contact plans are being implemented to support the delivery of GIV, Volume & Margin targets.
Liaise with local sales/specification teams to grow the business & our share of wallet across stores in your region.
Support stores to achieve market leading business performance.
Review performance against financial & non-financial targets & develop initiatives to improve performance as needed.
Collaborate with your Regional Operations Manager to develop talent.
Job Requirements
Sales / Account Management experience.
Experience of managing multiple stores / teams of people
Clean driving licence.
Effective at inspiring & managing teams, setting goals & improving performance.
Excellent communication, problem solving & interpersonal skills.
What Makes You Stand Out
Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
PC literate.
A strong background in delivering exceptional customer service.
Effective at nurturing & coaching retail/customer service teams.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
Income protection.
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Employee Life Assurance.
Company pension.
Product discounts.
Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.
Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
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