Store Manager – Ballina
Our client is seeking a driven and experienced Store Manager to take the lead of a high-performing retail store in Ballina. This is a hands-on management role offering responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact on store success. The successful candidate will have previous management experience within fashion, footwear, or sports retail and will thrive in a fast-paced environment where leadership, commercial awareness, and passion for retail are key to success
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee all day-to-day store operations, including sales, staff management, customer experience, stock, security, and health & safety.
2. Drive sales performance by meeting and exceeding store targets and KPIs.
3. Recruit, train, coach, and develop the team in line with company policies.
4. Manage cash handling, payroll, budgets, and store systems (e.g. TMS, SAP).
5. Deliver strong Visual Merchandising standards to inspire and engage customers.
6. Ensure in-store services are fully staffed, promoted, and executed to a high standard.
7. Maintain a safe and secure store environment, reducing loss and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
8. Implement company initiatives and projects effectively.
9. Uphold excellent store standards in line with audit requirements.
10. Act as key holder and primary contact for alarm callouts.
11. Support other stores when required and carry out additional duties to ensure store success.
Skills & Experience Required:
12. 2-3 year's experience in retail management (dependent on store grade).
13. Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and people management skills.
14. A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, with a clear understanding of how this drives sales and profitability.
15. Experience in Visual Merchandising is desirable.
16. Excellent product knowledge with a strong interest in fashion trends.
17. Confident IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, email systems, and SAP.