Retail Store Manager - Ballinrobe Co.Mayo (4 days)
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30 hours weekly (4 days)
The store opens Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm.
Closing date: 18th March 2025
Apply today to work with one of Ireland's leading Charity Retailers that makes a real difference in your local community. Our extensive Retail Operation of 130 nationwide Stores provide support and critical funds to meet the essential services of the 55,000 sight loss client users across the island of Ireland.
Location: Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
Vacancy Type: part-time, permanent
Working hours: 30 hours weekly (4 days)
As Store Manager, you will be responsible for a strong team tasked with driving both turnover and revenues in our Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. You will supervise financial KPIs, including sales, wages, and shrinkage, alongside customer service/feedback, internal audits, standards, and compliance.
The ideal applicant will love to work with a diverse team, have a passion for retail, and coach and develop those around you. The success of the store is based on becoming a part of the local community and building excellent relationships with the in-store team and its local surrounding area.
If you have experience in a retail supervisory role, can clearly demonstrate a motivational leadership style, deliver excellent store standards, and exceed store targets, then this may be the perfect career path for you.
All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. Candidates must be eligible to work 30 hours within the EEA.
Vision Ireland reserves the right to close this competition prior to the closing date outlined should a high volume of applications be received.
Principal Duties:
* Meet and exceed ongoing retail store sales targets.
* Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are attractive and in line with weekly changes in accordance with celebratory and promotional events.
* Recruitment and development of all staff, volunteers, and social activation scheme employees to enhance a positive collegial atmosphere with particular attention to customer service.
* Ensure adequate staffing cover at all times to meet the needs of the business and daily/weekly trading periods.
* Ensure that all goods offered for sale are of excellent quality and that the store is kept clean and professional in appearance at all times.
* Undertake responsibility for all donated goods and ensure proper presentation when displayed on the shop floor, including pricing, ticketing, cleaning, ironing, and stock rotation.
* Manage the shop accounting procedures including banking, till receipts, transactions, and cash handling procedures are adhered to at all times.
* Full responsibility for inventory and security of all equipment and fittings on the shop floor and extended premises.
* Take an active lead and support for all ongoing store and community-based fundraising events.
* Promotion of the Vision Ireland brand through a variety of local channels in a cost-effective manner whilst ensuring communications are in keeping with brand standards.
* Responsibility for all health and safety in accordance with statutory obligations to include training, adherence to fire procedures, and maintenance of all safety and first aid equipment.
Benefits of working with Vision Ireland:
* Permanent contracts with ample opportunities for career progression across a large nationwide network of retail stores.
* Competitive salary and annual leave.
* Store management performance bonus.
* Educational sponsorship assistance and support.
* Employee Assistant Programme.
* Company-wide learning and development opportunities.
Selection Criteria:
Mandatory:
* Retail supervisory experience.
* Customer focused with a drive for meeting sales targets.
* Team building and motivational skills.
* Creativity and innovation.
* Integrity and trust.
* Time management and organisational skills.
* Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business.
* English level B2 or above required.
Desirable:
* Relevant third level qualification.
* Prior fashion-based retail experience.
Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity.
Additional information:
Informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie
Our website: https://www.vi.ie
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