Store Manager – Co. Kerry
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Store Manager for our client's busy convenience store in Co. Kerry. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious retail professional with experience in high-volume convenience or supermarket retail. The role offers excellent career progression and the chance to lead a successful team in a fast-paced environment.
Salary: €55k – €60k
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved
2. Drive sales, service, and productivity while maintaining strong operational performance
3. Implement strategies to grow the business and achieve targets in sales, margin, and profitability.
4. Recruit, train, develop, and support the store management team, ensuring high performance and motivation
5. Handle all staffing matters including onboarding, appraisals, performance management, and recruitment
6. Ensure the store is always presented to the highest merchandising and display standards
7. Oversee compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and all other statutory and company requirements
8. Deliver outstanding customer service by driving team engagement and aligning with company values
9. Maintain accurate reporting and ensure strong stock control and inventory management processes are in place
Requirements:
10. Proven retail management experience, ideally within the convenience or forecourt sector
11. Strong ability to plan, organise, and deliver on operational goals
12. Excellent knowledge of the retail environment and industry standards
13. A customer-first mindset with a strong understanding of consumer needs
14. Demonstrated track record of achieving KPIs and business targets
15. Motivational leader with the ability to inspire and manage teams under pressure
16. Strong interpersonal and communication skills