Retail Store Manager - Oakland, CA

Job Description

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.

With over 900 retail centers in North America, we continue to grow. Currently we are seeking a Store Manager to join our team. Within our stores channel, we sell a wide range of architectural coatings and sundry items to industry, builders, contractors, and home owners. Experienced and entry level candidates are welcome to apply! Join a leading team today!



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve sales and profit plan by controlling expenses, working capital, inventory, shrinkage and growing net contribution.
• Focus on customer service by ensuring that high service standards are maintained and customer issues are quickly and efficiently resolved.
• Achieve and maintain a high level of associate engagement through effective leadership.
• Maintain an understanding of local market, operations based selling and customer base.
• Recruit, train, direct, motivate, discipline and resolve associate issues.
• Ensures that the appearance of the store's exterior and interior, including merchandizing displays, are maintained to required standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be high energy, able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to learn quickly.
• Must have a customer-centric attitude, and enjoy interacting with different types of people and personalities.
• Must have 3 to 5 years of retail store experience, with management experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and hours.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.
• Broad knowledge of the application and use of paint and sundries preferred.
• While not required, the ability to relocate will enhance future career advancement opportunities.

About Us
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 2014 were $15.4 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.

Join an industry leading company!
Apply today!
www.ppgac.com/careers

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.