Job Description
Our award-winning store is seeking to employ a trainee manager for a busy and bustling retail shop & forecourt on the outskirts of Mullingar town center.
Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make O'Brien's Centra a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow, and thrive.
The role is Full time (approx 45 hrs per week). The successful candidate must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
This type of role will have an agreed shift pattern set within the store opening hours. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns in further detail at the interview. Candidates must be able to travel to the Store via car, public transport, or other to fulfil shift requirements.
The Role
* Assist in the supervision of the retail sales team on a daily basis and ensure necessary tasks are completed to an appropriate level
* Ensure high quality and consistent customer service is provided at all times
* To assist in the supervision of the effective induction and training of employees
* Assist the Store Manager & management team in the effective management of retail sales team performance
Responsibilities
* To ensure customers receive high quality and consistent service at all times
* Ensure housekeeping in the store is maintained at an optimum level
* Assist in the implementation of in-store sales and promotions
* To communicate with retail sales team regarding in-store sales and promotions
* To ensure the appropriate cash register and cash handling policy is adhered to
* Ensure that best practices are in place in the department including merchandising standards/store set up & finish and the running of promotions.
* To assist the Store Manager & team in preparations for stock take and supervise where appropriate
* To assist the Store Manager & team in minimising stock loss through wastage, damages and pilferage
* Ensure food management and waste systems are adhered to by retail sales team
* Check to ensure adequate stock is available for customer’s needs
* Ensure stock is rotated appropriately to ensure in-date stock is available and minimise waste through out-of-date stock
* To ensure secure opening and closing procedures with the Store Manager
* To assist the management team as appropriate in matters relating to managing staff ensuring compliance with employment, HACCP, Health & Safety and Consumer legislation
* To know and understand company policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented effectively by retail sales team
* To achieve targets as agreed with Store Manager
* Escalate issues to Store Manager as appropriate
* To communicate with the Store Manager on an ongoing basis
* To undertake other additional duties as may be assigned by the store manager
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Many of the Below Attributes:
* Previous retail experience
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* An understanding of consumer needs
* Committed to continually improving standards
* Self-motivated & ambitious
* Computer literate
This is not an exhaustive list and the duties and responsibilities in a managerial capacity may vary based on business needs.
Desirable
* Off license, forecourt experience
* Fresh food retail experience
For further details or to submit an application directly to the store please email centraoffice@pobrien.ie and include "trainee manager role" in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
* Lynn Road Mullingar: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Trainee Manager
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