Area Manager

Wattyl are a part of a global company that produce a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands including Wattyl and Granosite. At Wattyl we develop products that meet Australian and Global eco standards which help us to protect our customers assets as well as our planet.

We are on the look-out for a highly motivated, driven People Leader to be part of this journey to future-proof our success as an Area Manager in Metro NSW Region.

As the Area Manager you will:

• Lead the Annual Growth Plan process for each stores within the region. In conjunction with the sales manager, ensure alignment between Sales and Store team on the Annual Growth plans. 
• Lead culture of Sales Excellence through coaching and promoting consistent language with our Wattyl Sales Process and competencies. 
• Collaboration with Sales Manager on sales and customer growth opportunities 
  Recruit, lead, mentor, onboard, train and coach store employees to ensure a highly motivated, aligned and well-trained workforce. 
• Achieve sales and contribution targets against budget on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Manage region P&L, ensuring appropriate action is taken to deliver against required financial results 
• Demonstrate and role model passion for safe working behaviour's and attitudes, ensuring there is a strong safety culture within the Stores. Take immediate action to address unsafe behaviour and report all incidents appropriately. Ensure sites are a safe and healthy environment for all customers, staff and contractors 
   

In order to be considered you will have:

• Multisite business experience is essential with a Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and development experience as this is a people management and leadership role across a multi- store environment. 
• Track record in generating revenue and business development 
• Experience executing promotional initiatives through network
• Oversee teams management of inventory, merchandise and loss prevention processes 
• The ability to travel throughout the region 
  environment 
• A passion for customer service, sales and problem solving 
• Flexibility and being able to pivot as needed
   

Wattyl a part of Hempel knows that a great business needs a Fantastic team, this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, Wattyl apart of Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

At Hempel (Wattyl) we offer you the flexibility to choose how you get the job done around the things you love. You will have the trust, support and autonomy to do your job and do it well. We value on-the-job learning and provide opportunities for professional development to help our ambitious, high achieving people pursue their goals.

This is a great opportunity to come on board with a supportive & fun team in a company you can continue to grow and develop with.

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia - Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.

Application due

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Wattyl is an iconic and trusted Australian and New Zealand brand offering professional paint solutions, ensuring success across residential, commercial and industrial segments. We provide our employees great career and development opportunities. Wattyl is a part of the Hempel Group, a world-leading coatings manufacturer.