About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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.
About the Role
You 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 be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Liaison Manager in your area to drive performance, achieve targets, and deliver the highest standards of goods and services to our suppliers & customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze Sales performance of categories within the store to meet and exceed targets and KPIs.
* Lead and Motivate Team, ensuring all training requirements are met.
* Liaise Daily with Area Manager.
* Oversee operations, complete procedures, and ensure best practice.
* Manage people.
* Deal with customers. Stock control.
* Order stock.
* Product knowledge.
* Quality control.
* Handle cash.
* Collect monies due.
* Health and Safety.
* Deal with purchasing groups.
* Telesales.
* Housekeeping.
Qualifications and Skills:
* The role is five and a half days a week with Saturdays mandatory.
* 2-5 years of experience.
* Autonomy and responsiveness.
* Possessing passion and enthusiasm.
* Sales-focused – identifying customer needs, suggesting relevant products or services, and closing sales.
* The ability to understand and analyze sales figures.
* Excellent communication and people management skills.