Your new company

Your new company is a larger retailer in Ireland. They are looking for retail professionals who have gained proven experience in a similar role. Experience does not mean that you have seen it all. It means you have learned the value of fresh ideas, and have developed a passion for managing people.

Your responsibilities

• Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all store managers within your district

• Ensuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaboration

• Developing, supporting and coaching of store managers within your district

• Analysing and optimising stock movements

• Completing district tours with sales executives

• Completing regular cash management checks

• Supporting projects through analysis and provision of feedback

• Overseeing store refurbishment, new openings and re-openings

• Creating and implementing annual business plans for your district

• Planning KPIs and store staffing structure for your district

• Supporting the implementation of the company strategy in your district

• Preparing for and participating in Area Manager meetings

What you'll need to succeed

• Have a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or have 3+ years of management experience.

• Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills

• A full driving licence (required)

• Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment

• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team

• Strong interest in developing a career in retail

• Multi-site experience as an Area Manager would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return

• €74,000 starting salary for a Trainee Area Manager

• €84,500 rising up to €114,000 after 3 years

• Flexiwage will allow you to split your monthly pay over the month - weekly or fortnightly options available.

• 25 days holidays per annum

• Company pension after 6 months

• Maternity & Paternity leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Private employee medical insurance

• Initial training and ongoing development of an experienced team member

• A fully expensed company car

• Mobile and broadband discounts

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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