Store Manager – Newcastle WestKerry, Newcastle West, County Limerick, IrelandAbout KerryKerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm‑to‑fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high‑quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world‑class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market‑leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep‑rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.About the roleYou will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of the branch including sales, inventory management, merchandising, health & safety and maintaining retail excellence standards & procedures. You will also collaborate with the Sales Liaison Manager in your area to drive performance, achieve targets while delivering the highest standards of goods and services to our suppliers & customers. The job location is in Newcastle West.Key responsibilitiesManaging people within the storeDealing with customers at the counter and over the phoneOrdering goods and keeping the store fully stocked at all timesEnsuring goods do not go out of dateResearching new products to sell in the storeAchieving sales targetsManaging cash and credit transactions, squaring up all cash and creditCollecting monies due and managing debtorsOperating forklift and manual handlingComplying with all Health and Safety guidelinesDealing with customer complaintsTesting milk samples from time to timeQualifications and skillsThe role is five and a half days a week with Saturdays mandatoryAutonomy and responsivenessPassionate and enthusiasticSales focused – identifying customer needs, suggesting relevant products or services and closing salesThe ability to understand and analyze sales figuresExcellent communication and people‑management skillsImportant notesPlease note we do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. We will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non‑Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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