Job Description

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit an experienced Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in York.


The role is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week (7am-5pm Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm). In return, we are offering you a competitive salary + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What you can expect from this role

As the Store Manager, you will be looked upon by our full-time and part-time Sales Assistants/Drivers, for support and guidance in maximising profits within the store, through driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items. We rely on you to manage and motivate in equal measure as you and your team provide every customer with a truly personal experience from the moment they enter our CDC.

Who we are looking for

A commercially astute leader who can demonstrate retail management, team leadership and a consultative sales approach. Ideally you will be experienced in continually striving to improve store performance through regularly reviewing sales / KPI results, and identifying areas for development in the sale of key products. A current driving licence and the ability to drive is essential, as the CDC coordinates a daily delivery service for customers.


At Crown Paints, as part of our journey to excellence we always recruit based on four values that unite us all; Connecting to customers, Constantly challenging, Socially committed, Inspiring confidence. To a large extent our values describe the way we already are, but there is also an element of aspiration... expressing the way we want to be.

With great work comes 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 period ie. 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 & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you and your family Excellent work-life balance - never work a night shift or on Sunday's 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's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.


Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It's not just paint. It's personal!