District Operations Manager

Field Based - Southeast England

Full Time | Permanant

With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally. You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.

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.

What's in it for you?

Competitive starting salaryEarn up to 20% annual bonusGreat work/ life balanceExcellent benefits package including private health care, pension contributions and staff discountsWork for a global organization that focuses on it's people, offering development and progression opportunities

The Role

As a District Operations Manager, you will drive company sales and achieve profit targets for the Decorating Centres within the District. Motivate teams, through Store Operations Managers, to drive and increase sales, whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service, presentation, operational and financial control within the Decorating Centres.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve District Sales and Profit targets to ensure Company profitability.Proactive management through Store Operations Managers (SOMs)Responsible for embedding the Company’s Vision, objectives and strategy through regular DC meetings and frequent engagement with SOMs and Sales Assistant’s within Decorating centres.Devising and implementing strategies within the Decorating centres to meet the Company’s Commercial objectives.Develop, lead, and motivate the entire team, with primary focus on SOMs to manage their own individual Decorating Centre teams.Responsible for the overall management of the District Decorating Centre accounts within agreed Company guidelines and policy to minimize the risk of potential bad debt.Ensure training is provided to all new and existing staff where necessary, in conjunction with In-Field Trainer’s and other store colleagues, to ensure a good standard of skills transfer, increase store sales and maintain a high level of customer service. Coach and support staff where necessary to ensure the completion of Company objectives and maintain a high level of customer service.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Good knowledge and understanding of Company and competitors’ products.Ability to communicate effectively with staff, internal and external customers, external Reps and PPG work colleagues.Excellent leadership, motivational skills, and interpersonal skillsFull UK Driving License (to have held for at least one year).Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.Knowledge of Company Environment Health & Safety, Administration and Security procedures.Able to work as part of a team and on your own.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
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\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.