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About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a significant retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division. We deliver high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every step of our value chain.
With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy, and nutritional technology advancement, as well as product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry. We create a strong portfolio of market-leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville Cheese, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and our new SMUG range. Our food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiate our business and offer 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 expertise, innovation, and sustainability, we shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the UK, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
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 collaborate 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. The job location is in Scariff, Co. Clare.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze sales performance of categories within the store to meet and exceed targets and KPIs.
- Lead and motivate the team, ensuring all training requirements are met.
- Liaise daily with the Area Manager.
- Oversee operations, complete procedures, and ensure best practice.
- Manage people, stock control, ordering stock, product knowledge, quality control, handling cash, collecting monies due, health and safety, dealing with purchasing groups, telesales, and 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.
- Passionate and enthusiastic.
- 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.