At PPG (NYSE: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 and reported net sales of $14.8 billion in 2015. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
With over 900 retail centers in North America, we continue to grow. We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Associate who is motivated to pursue a rewarding retail management career.
As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be a vital part of a fast-paced environment. You will assist with running a store location and helping the store achieve top sales and profit performance.
Other responsibilities of the Assistant Manager role include:
Ensuring that service standards are maintained and customer issues are quickly and efficiently resolved
Maintaining a high level of associate engagement through effective leadership
Maintaining an understanding of local market, operations-based selling, and customer base
Achieving sales and profit plan by controlling expenses, working capital, inventory, shrinkage, and growing net contribution
Ensuring that the appearance of the store’s exterior and interior, including merchandizing displays, are maintained to required standards
Candidates must be high energy, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to learn quickly. You must have a customer-centric attitude and enjoy interacting with different types of people and personalities.
Must have 2 to 4 years of store experience (Industrial Paint Knowledge Strongly Preferred )
High school diploma or equivalent certification
Strong customer service skills
Broad knowledge of the application and use of paint and sundries, preferred
Ability to attend to details while engaging in work of a repetitive nature
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
Ability to relocate will enhance future career advancement opportunities
Bilingual candidates proficient in both English and Spanish are a plus but not required
Must pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check
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.
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.
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. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
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PPG's 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 ma... more