Store Manager – Wodonga

We have been awarded the Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Award for the last five consecutive years – for our products and customer service. 

• Are you keen to work with quality people and quality products?
• Do you enjoy end-to-end store operations as part of a broader shop network?
• Would you like to add value to the community you live in?

The role of Store Manager has become available at Haymes Paint Shop Wodonga. Being one of 42 stores across Australia, you will have ample growth opportunities in this permanent full-time role.

You will be leading a team of three Sales Assistants across the trading hours of Monday-Friday 7 am–5 pm & Saturday 8 am–12 pm.

The position will be a key driver in further growing sales through the store and maximising the profitability of the store through new business development.  

About Us

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven’t slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.

How Haymes Paint has got you covered:

• We are a family-owned and operated Australian business with deeply rooted values.
• We believe in an easy work recipe – We enjoy coming to work and contribute our part to continue the Haymes story, we do it safely, so we go home fulfilled and well.
• We all chip in – we are hands on, invite ideas and help each other. We are firm believers of the power of human connectedness for us and the community.
• We have a bias for action – We have processes to support our work, but we can also navigate ambiguity and work through things on the fly.
• We encourage you, family members and your friends to be authentic Haymes Paint ambassadors by offering up to 50% off the retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products.
• We care for our team’s wellbeing – we provide access to coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & 6% discounted private health cover and events focused on living better in partnership with Medibank.
• We value the currency trust and pay a fair annual salary.
• We are growing – we provide training, encourage self-driven learning and support our teams to be stimulated and develop within their roles or to whip up their next development move/step.
• Not everything we offer is prescribed but we consider people’s unique needs so they can come to work and perform at their best.
• We run regular engagement surveys to stay on the pulse of your employee experience.
• We are sustainable because we embrace change and continually ask ourselves if there are more polished ways to deliver our purpose and seek to be better corporate citizens.

A day in the life…

• Operate and supervise all activities within the store
• Implement measures to achieve budgeted store sales and profit contribution;
• Manage store budget (incl. variable expenses such as labour, sales vs. budget, inventory and profit margins)
• Build strong relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers and grow sales.  
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards;
• Focus on customer satisfaction through enablement of product and store experiences.
• Roster and manage your team through regular feedback, motivation, coaching and development
• Provide a safe working environment and ensuring all staff adhere to safe working procedures;
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Your primers are:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a trusting team. 
• Self-motivation with a strong desire to succeed;
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships via strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Confidence and organisational skills to delegate tasks and roles effectively 
• Proficient use of IT and Systems to support your everyday work
• Know-how in crafting memorable and consistent customer moments;
• Experience servicing both trade and retail customers and growing a business;
• Appreciation to follow and drive procedures and processes;
• Demonstrated financial and strong business acumen i.e. understanding of P&L reports; inventory management, rostering and controlling expenses;
• An unencumbered driver’s licence and the capacity to perform manual tasks e.g. lifting of 15 litre cans of paint
• Ability to effectively handle conflict and work under pressuring timelines.  

Your special finish could include:

• Paint/surface coating industry knowledge would be advantageous.
• Colour and design choices expertise

Confidence in our skills sometimes has us second guess our suitability, we strongly encourage you to apply if you think this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and learn to fill these boots. After all a growth mindset is what helps us keeping our skills relevant. 

Please apply by including a recent resume and responding to the selection questions. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the role or for a confidential discussion contact National Retail Operations Manager, Rob Mackintosh on 0488 427 987.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Disclaimer:

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.