Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 2,700+ shops across Europe.
We are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier.
Maxi Zoo is Ireland's largest pet retailer with 34 stores located across Ireland and a growing Omnichannel business.
We employ over 350 people and were certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024.
We are recruiting for a fixed term District Manager to join our head office team. A district manager has operational and financial responsibility for a defined region or territory.
Their duties include providing training and development for staff, ensuring quality consistency across the region and increasing sales and profitability in their region.
Applicants for this role need to hold a full clean drivers licence and be able to travel to stores in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Kildare, Laois, Carlow, Waterford and Wexford, this role also includes infrequent travel to our head office in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Minimum Education & Skills required A degree or equivalent in a management/business
Full, driving licence with 2 years' experience is essential.
Excellent knowledge of Planning, Forecasting and Decision Support activities.
Competence to support, develop and motivate a large team.
Work Experience Minimum of 3 + years management experience in a similar role is desirable.
Experience of managing diverse business models is essential.
Experience of working in a sales focused training environment.
Experience in managing, leading and developing a multidisciplinary team - strong people management skills are essential.
Job purpose Leadership - Sustainable set up, coaching and steering of professional competent store managers within the assigned district/area
Business Focus - Driving district/area performance and efficiency based on extensive market awareness/understanding to achieve and surpass business targets
Operational Excellence - Ensuring a consistent implementation of all standards based on profound store processes understanding to reach an international consistent brand image and accelerate process efficiencies
Corporate Compliance - Securing compliance on legal and organisational regulations regarding Corporate Centre standards as well as country specific policies
Performing role model ship in terms of leadership, collaboration, communication and engagement; Conveying an outstanding level of customer centricity to assigned store staff (e.g.
via e-learnings, Mystery Shopper monitoring and regular observation during trainings on the job); 1st level support to store managers.
Professional and disciplinary lead, performance appraisals, recruiting and coaching of store managers; managing and supporting change according to corporate strategy defaults.
Supporting store managers in building up successful/professional store teams (e.g.
through the facilitation of continuous professional and personal team development); identification and sustainable development of talents among store staff in terms of succession; fostering of an effective exchange of best practices.
Efficiency oriented management of sales activities through the use of profound market/retail expertise as well as the continuous analysis of central sales KPI to drive sales results and surpass commercial targets.
Sales steering and personal cost planning as well as cost monitoring (e.g.
write downs, maintenance costs, stock optimization) to realise budget and using opportunities for comprehensive cost-optimization to sustainably enhance profitability.
Derivation and execution of effective measures to sustainably realise specific and superordinate sales strategies; continuous exchange with Sales Director/HQ on sales strategy, area/district performance, overall target achievement, change progress and human relations.
Assure consistent transparency on corporate strategy, process demands as well as corporate values and ethics across assigned area/district by exchange with Sales Director / HQ.
Securing compliance with all process standards (operational manuals, merchandising handbook, …) and relevant legal requirements (in particular health and safety regulations) through predefined store checks and regular store visits.
Why join us? Competitive salary
Company Car
Hybrid Working Arrangements Remote working 1 day per week
Pension
Employee Discount -we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon
Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave
Refer a friend scheme
Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.
Community-A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals
Annual leave- starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6.
Employee assistance programme