Assistant Store Manager

Crown Paints Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer based in Inverness is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations and lead a small team. This permanent, full-time role involves building customer relationships, managing stock, and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.73 per hour and an attractive benefits package including annual leave, a performance bonus, and health perks.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 25% quarterly performance bonus

Discounted paint for personal use

Excellent pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing perks

Work-life balance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring leadership and motivation of a team.
• Commercial understanding to manage financial targets effectively.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading store operations.
• Manage and motivate a small team to achieve performance targets.
• Oversee stock control and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit an Assistant Store Managerto join our fantasticteam based in Inverness.

• The role is apermanent, full-timeposition working 37.5 hours per week(7am-5pm Monday - Friday and occasionalSaturdays 8am-2pm).
• In return, we are offering youa salary of£12.73 ph+ excellent benefits package.

Whatyou canexpect from this role?

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where every day offers the opportunity to make an impact. Expect to support the Store Manager in leading from the front of the store, becoming a familiar and trusted face to customers. Relationship building is a key part of the role — from getting to know regulars to winning new businessbyoffering service that stands out from the competition.

There’splenty of scope to bring ambition and proactive thinking. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on achieving challenging targets, enjoys problem-solving, and is driven by results. It offers the chance to influence sales performance and customer growth, while gaining the skills and experience to progress further in your career.

Leadership also plays a central part.Assistingin managing and motivating a small team, the role offers the opportunity to coach others, have meaningful conversations, and supportstrong teamperformance through structured time and task management.

You’llalso support in overseeing stock — helping tomaintaincontrol, forecast needs, and keep the store running smoothly day to day. Attention to detail and forward planning are key to success.

Commercial understanding is important too.You’llgain exposure to wider store performance, working alongside the Store Manager on financial targets such as profit and loss, monthly KPIs, and margin management.It’sa great opportunityto build commercial skills in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.

Withgreat workcomes great reward

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure periodie. Christmas)
• The opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use
• A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeingperks– a range of medical,dentaland optical treatments for you and your family
• Excellent work-life balance – never work a night shift or on Sundays again!
• Eating out, retail and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development throughout your role

A little more about us

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant.It’sfair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural,humanitarianand scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children inneed, andare proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown –It’snot just paint.It’spersonal!