Store Area Manager, CA Job 226.22

There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our Greener by Design® philosophy.

Landmarks across the Southwest are beautified and protected by one brand: Dunn-Edwards. Why? Because it’s the best paint around. With more than 140 stores, Dunn-Edwards is the region’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of exceptional-performing architectural and industrial coatings. We provide a complete line of paints, painting supplies and equipment for professional and quality-conscious clients.

Headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 90 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet — despite our decades-long growth — we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.

• True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal — being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.
• Control your own destiny: We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.
• World-class benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.
• Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment: Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet. We were a disciplined leader in the concept of green product manufacturing long before it became popular.

From our ingredients, to labeling, to our LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, we strive to build and expand our green legacy, providing you a wide range of eco-efficient products.

Looking for a great place to join and work alongside great people? If so, come for the challenge and stay for the growth at Dunn-Edwards!

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for leading, teaching, developing, motivating, and directing Store Managers and their teams in a manner that maximizes sales and profit. Demonstrates leadership through working with Store Managers to ensure that all staffing requirements are met, company training programs are executed for all store associates and a positive work environment is created for all personnel maximizing associate engagement and productivity. The Area Manager is responsible for ensuring that all company programs are implemented, executed consistently and maintained, while demonstrating a desire to continuously improve current business practices.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Ensure Dunn-Edwards stores maximize sales and profitability for the company and accountable for meeting and directing action to ensure appropriate expense allocations.
• Provides support and instruction for Store Management through regular store visits; develop and provide strategic direction for improvement. This would include but not be limited to procedural updates, store appearance, merchandising, and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for leading, teaching, developing, motivating and directing Store Managers and their teams in a manner that results in excellent daily store conditions, a positive work environment and excellent customer service leading to excellent sales and profitability.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and communication.
• Responsible to ensure there is open dialogue between store manager and all internal and external (field) employees creating a positive work environment and avoiding outside intervention.
• Empowers employees and develops their skills to achieve professional goals.
• Responsible for ensuring the execution and implementation of company Human Resources processes.
• Ability to drive own vehicle to all business units within assigned territory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position directly manages Store Managers within the region and the associates in those stores. The amount of direct reports and employees varies based on the stores assigned within the region.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum 5 years relatable experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Capacity
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
• Business Acumen
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Teamwork Orientation
• Project Management

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to read, create and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, analytical reports and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to create and manage a budget, manage and account for both shrink and swell in inventory, calculate figures in the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and practical algebra.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

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  Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and holiday pay, paid sick time, 401K program that includes company match (benefits vary for part-time employees).

This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior.

This job description is subject to change, at which time your job responsibilities may change accordingly.

Dunn-Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)