$30.00 - $34.00 per hour

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!

DUNN-EDWARDS: THE BEST JOB IN RETAIL! HERE’S WHY:

• Career opportunities: At Dunn-Edwards, we believe in promoting from within and invest in your training and development. We have multiple avenues available that employees can travel as they grow their career: store operations, field sales and corporate support roles.

• We love our environment: We have the only LEED certified paint manufacturing facility in the World! Don’t know what LEED means? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - in a nutshell, it is one of the most well-respected green building certification programs used worldwide.
• Work-life balance: Our stores close at 5:00pm Monday – Friday and are closed most major Holidays. Due to our business model, we have some of the most desirable hours in retail.
• Since 1925, Dunn-Edwards has been renowned as the professionals’ #1 choice for paint and coatings. Simply put, we make great products and have great employees. We started as a family-owned company and those values hold true to this day.
• World class benefits, including tuition assistance program and 401k program with company match.
• True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that all have the common goal: being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for ensuring that Dunn-Edwards is a great place to work for all store employees and a great place to shop for all guests. Accountable for leading, teaching, developing, motivating, and directing store associates in a manner that maximizes sales and profit. Ensures 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. Creates business plans and actions with the objective of maximizing sales and profitability. The Store 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures their Dunn-Edwards store maximizes sales and profitability and are accountable for appropriate expense allocations.

• Maintaining operating budgets and creating action plans to assist in achieving key performance metrics.

• Lead and empower store employees to assist in their duties of providing an outstanding shopping experience.

• Accountable for executing of operational procedure updates, store appearance, merchandising, inventory levels and regulatory standards.

• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising store employees and Assistant Store Managers.

• Ensures a safe workplace for all employees and customers.

• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills.

• Ensures there is open dialogue and acts as good partner with all store, field and corporate office partners.

• Resolves customer inquiries and complaints.

• Empowers and aids employees in development of their skills to achieve professional goals.

• Responsible for execution and implementation of company Human Resources processes.

• Must have ability to legally drive own vehicle on occasion for meetings and various tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Store Manager is responsible for supervising all store employees within a given location. Positions vary by location but may include: Assistant Store Manager(s), Customer Service Lead, Senior Store Color Technician, Lead Sales Associate, Sales Associate, Store Color Technician and Equipment Repair Technician. Additionally, the Store Manager co-manages Professional Color Advisors.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Read and write English for safety purposes. Bilingual is a plus.

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: Must have valid drivers license.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

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)