Company Description
Founded in 1978 by Paul, Paul Byron Shoes is Ireland's largest independent footwear retailer with 16 stores across the Republic of Ireland. We offer the widest footwear range in the market with the biggest selection of brands, ensuring something for all tastes and trends.
We have a vacancy for a Retail Store Manager in our Carrick On Shannon Store.
This role suits a candidate with experience overseeing a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be the driving force across the store, building strong relationships with staff and customers and ensuring overall store operations align with the Company Plan.
This role will be a Full Time Contract and will require flexibility with working weekdays and weekends.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate. Previous footwear experience is an advantage.
Responsibilities of a Store Manager
* Oversee the functionality of the store and provide overall leadership and supervision to the staff to ensure the store meets and exceeds the targets set out for their store.
* Ensure your store is fit to trade on a daily basis by ensuring high standards of stock, presentation, health and safety and stock loss prevention.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate effectively.
* Liaise with Head Office and Directors daily.
* Engage positively with staff of all levels and ensure the store has good morale.
* Manage the flow of store deliveries, ensuring both shop floor and storeroom are prepared.
* Constantly looking at innovative ways to increase footfall, turnover, and grow margins.
* Ensure that the store is merchandised and visually appealing.
* Manage day-to-day operations such as rotas, annual leave requests, monitoring absenteeism, etc.
* Resolve customer queries and complaints efficiently and professionally.
* Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety Legislation.
Ideal Candidate would have the following skills and experience:
* Minimum 2-3 years retail store manager experience (Essential)
* A full clean driver's license
* A passion and drive for retail.
* Have the ability to work under pressure and be responsible for a busy retail environment.
* Professional attitude and approach to working in a retail environment.
* Excellent understanding of customer needs.
* Can motivate self and colleagues and inspire high standards.
* Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills.
* Personable and confident in managing a team.
* Strong Employee relations skills
* A proven track record of performance management.
* Strong budget management skills