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Apply now to be a Retail Operations Graduate in Dairygold Co-operative Society's Graduate Development Programme.
About the Opportunity
Co-Op SuperStores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare as well as an online store. In addition to being Munster's largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Work wear.
As a Retail Operations Graduate you will get hands on experience and an insight into the day-to-day tasks of being a ‘Retail Branch Manager.' You will develop your people management and communication skills. All while building relationships with a wide range of teams across Dairygold Agri Business. In line with our values of ‘We Grow Together', you will take part in our Emerging Talent Programme.
What's in it for me?
* 1-2-1 mentoring from a member of the Senior Leadership Team
* 1-2-1 coaching sessions from an experienced executive coach
Key Responsibilities
* Enter stores as a trainee manager to experience the day to day running of Dairygold branches and driving sales in the division.
* Working with the Retail Operations & Retail Purchasing teams in the Agribusiness Centre monitoring sales, purchases, promotion and needs of the retail business.
* Working with the Lead Buyers in order to maximise potential sales and customer offerings with a focus on strengthening margin for the business.
* Take part in projects aimed at driving sales and making Co-op Superstores a more efficient business model in order to maximise profit for the retail network.
* Assist in the implementation of a continuous improvement programme within the Retail Operations team.
* Take part in strategic and operational projects been carried out throughout the division.
* Provide accurate and relevant product information to assist customers in buying choices.
* Participate in the development of strategies for the further expansion of sales of the widest possible range products to all existing and potential customers as well as keeping costs to a minimum.
What you will bring to Dairygold
* Retail Operations focusing on policies and the day to day running of our branch network
* Purchasing Department assisting in the purchasing of products for our stores as well as the running of promotions and driving sales in the business.
* Marketing Department advertising Co-op Superstores as a brand and its latest offers to customers
* experiencing the how different branches are run from small 3/4 person branches to large 30+ staff branches.
* Trainee branch manager in a large branch.
What Dairygold will offer you
* Take part in our ‘Emerging Talent' Development Programme to help progress your career
* Be a part of ‘Our Strategy Our Future 2030' which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.
* We offer our people an exciting and investigating career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities. You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams.
* We offer competitive wage opportunities We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.
* We offer contributions towards healthcare.
* We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support our employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operative's success.
* By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
* Paid family leave
* We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.
* At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation. All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas.
* Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives
* Employee Service Awards
Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.
Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of ‘Bring your whole self to work'.
It is our aim to ensure colleagues working in every area of our Business feel valued, respected and supported in their roles. Our objective is to positively influence beliefs, attitudes and behaviours towards issues surrounding equity, diversity and inclusion across the Society.
Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Dairygold today by contacting seanodonovan@dairygold.ie or apply online.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Customer Service and Management
* Industries
Retail
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