Store Manager,- Limerick
Job Ref ID: 0004
Job Type: full time
Location: Ballysimon, Limerick
Role Objective:
As a Store Manager, you will be fully accountable for the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the store. You will drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and lead a motivated team to deliver an exceptional in-store experience for our customers. This is a hands-on, commercial role that requires strong leadership, retail acumen, and a passion for results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Team Management
· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to meet business objectives.
· Set clear expectations and KPIs for team members across all departments.
· Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating work culture aligned with Homesavers values.
· Manage roster, attendance, and payroll processes efficiently.
2. Customer Experience & Store Standards
· Champion outstanding customer service across the store.
· Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
· Ensure visual merchandising and product displays are consistent with brand guidelines.
· Maintain impeccable store presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards at all times.
3. Store Performance
· Take ownership of store performance including sales targets, margins, and key KPIs.
· Analyse sales data, footfall, and conversion rates to identify trends and opportunities.
· Implement commercial strategies to drive revenue and customer retention.
4. Operational Excellence
· Oversee all daily operations including opening/closing procedures, stock management, and cash handling.
· Ensure accurate implementation of company procedures, policies, and compliance.
· Conduct regular audits on pricing, inventory, stock accuracy, and loss prevention.
· Manage deliveries, replenishment, stockroom organisation, and cycle counts.
5. Staff Management
· Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new team members.
· Handle employee relations matters including performance management and conflict resolution.
· Maintain compliance with all company policies and legal obligations including Health & Safety, GDPR, and Employment Law.
6. Visual Merchandising & Promotions
· Execute company promotional plans, POS changes, and seasonal campaigns effectively.
· Adapt visual merchandising to suit local customer profiles and maximise sales.
7. Health & Safety & Security
· Maintain a safe environment for customers and staff by adhering to Health & Safety regulations.
· Conduct regular risk assessments and emergency procedures.
· Monitor security systems, handle incidents appropriately, and reduce shrinkage.
8. Reporting
· Report weekly on store performance, staffing, and KPIs.
· Use internal systems to manage sales data, stock levels, and staff performance.
· Liaise with head office and regional management to align on business priorities.
. Required Skills & Experience
· Proven managerial experience in a high-volume retail environment.
· Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire.
· Commercially aware, target-driven, and KPI-focused.
· A lateral thinker with ability to work on own initiative. · Ability to meet and exceed targets and take pride in maintaining the corporate image of the company.
· Confident in making the right business decision
· Excellent customer service and communication skills.
· Organized, adaptable, and hands-on in approach.
· Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.
· Confident working independently and managing own workload.
· Proactive attitude toward improving operational efficiency and resolving store issues.
· Exceptional attention to detail along with strong multi-tasking skills.
· High level of integrity to handle confidential information.
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Why This Role Matters
As the face of the store, the Store Manager plays a critical role in shaping the customer experience, driving commercial success, and fostering a positive team culture. This role ensures that every element of the store, from operations to people, functions seamlessly. The success of a Homesavers store begins with strong leadership, and as Store Manager, you are the key to making that happen every single day.
. Benefits
· Staff discount
· Career progression and internal promotion opportunities
· On-site parking where available
· Friendly and inclusive work culture
· Training and ongoing development