Area Manager

PPG | Field Based | Republic Of Ireland

Full Time | Permanent

The Role:

To lead, motivate, engage and develop the Store Managers to achieve sales targets for the Area through the delivery of outstanding customer service and operational excellence within a compliant environment. Develop and implement tactical plans in line with Network strategy in order to stimulate growth and continuously expand market share.

Why you’ll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

• Competitive uncapped bonus structure

• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

• Great work/life balance

• Generous company pension contributions

• Excellent career progression: We develop our people with online opportunities and the PPG Training Academy

• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members

• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre

• Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues

• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!)

• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver the network strategic sales plan to drive growth of B2B and B2C sales volume across your area ensuring your Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Sales Assistant teams understand their local customer base, competitor activity in order to maximise sales opportunities

• Identify and act upon opportunities to maximise sales whilst delivering margin within your area.

• Complete effective business reviews and store visits with Store Managers

• Encourage and lead participation in promotional activity to exceed area targets

• Remain fully aware of competitor activity and deploy effective appropriate strategies to retain and improve market share in consultation with the Regional Controller/Divisional Manager

• Resolve escalated customer disputes and remedy root cause as required

• Coach and develop Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Sales Assistant colleagues to deliver outstanding service

• Proactively seek and build great working relationships with key members of support functions

• Develop knowledge of the Area, responding to requirements of local customer demographics

• Forecast, plan and implement the recruitment, onboarding and induction of Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Sales Assistant colleagues across the area to maintain effective establishment levels

• Ensure all Store Managers and teams are effectively trained and progressed to the appropriate skill level.

• Actively build succession through growing talent within the area at Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Sales Assistant level

Key Skills:

• Leading teams in multi-site management

• Employee Management Systems

• Management of Profit and Loss statements

• Operational experience within a Trade or Retail environment

• Ability to manage a diverse range of activities

• Effective at planning and prioritising

• Proven track record in achieving results

• Skilled in effective communication

• Extensive experience in a customer orientated environment

• Complaint with Microsoft products

• The ability and motivation to continually develop product and industry knowledge.

• Full UK Driving License (to be held for at least 1 year)

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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.