Position Summary
This Area Manager will create and manage an attractive Paint Studio along with meaningful product offerings and customer experience.

Responsible for leading and managing associates involved with activities in the front and back end of this department which include check-out areas, returns, special services, computer systems and receiving. Responsibilities include managing the receiving, unloading, distribution, and stocking of merchandise in the department and overall store. Ensure associates provide exceptional customer service while achieving sales goals. Make sure team members deliver customer satisfaction, drive sales, and build skills and product knowledge. Maximize productivity and profitability by driving sales and monitoring expenses, identifying sales opportunities and setting customer service standards. Must demonstrate knowledge of the store’s purpose and goals and have the skills to help associates achieve those goals.

Major Responsibilities
• Design creative experiences to always keep this department relevant and appealing.
• Demonstrate strong pride of department ownership.
• Merchandise products in attractive displays that encourages customer vision.
• Demonstrate significant industry knowledge and provide expert advice. Train team members to accurately serve customers when making recommendations, mixing paint and sourcing paint accessories.
• Responsible for ensuring these areas are recovered and ready for business every day
• Maintain record keeping accurately.
• Ensure that all daily inventory management tasks are completed:
Stocked
Zero outs
Special orders
• Make sure the departments are clean, organized and properly signed, and the merchandising area is clear of stocking carts, unpackaged products, trash and can easily be shopped by our customers.
• Delegate daily workload among associates.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures while being a safety role model.

Minimum of 2-4 years retail management experience specifically in the paint industry with knowledge of tinting, color matching and application of various paint and stain solutions
Skills/Knowledge:
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word and Excel required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and stand/walk for up to eight hours in a shift. Safely lift with assistance items over 50 pounds.