Job Description:
The Trainee Manager role at Co. Clare offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for career advancement in a growing retail company.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure exceptional customer service is provided to all customers, fostering a harmonious atmosphere among customers, suppliers, and team members.
* Maintain the highest standards of merchandising and store presentation at all times.
* Effectively manage Points of Sale and contribute to Price Perception.
* Communicate operating standards to staff members and ensure their implementation.
* Monitor Fresh Food Department performance with the Fresh Food Manager.
* Adhere to stocktaking procedures and coordinate quarterly stocktakes.
* Maintain efficient ordering processes and prudent stock management.
* Monitor department overheads to achieve budgets, including wages.
* Conduct regular staff meetings and provide leadership to Junior Management and staff.
* Liaise with the management team to achieve weekly gross profit, net profit, and sales targets.
* Seek opportunities for technical training and professional development.
* Manage housekeeping to expected standards and maintain excellence throughout the store.
* Assume store manager responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager.
* Have in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and their application in the store.
Key Requirements:
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Commitment to high standards of integrity.
* Effective leadership and team management skills.
* Ambition to progress a career in a growing company.
* Excellent customer service skills and ability to build strong relationships with customers, team members, and suppliers.
* Ambitious and target-driven individual.
* Passionate about their work.
Career Advancement Opportunities:
This role offers a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for training and promotion within the Retail Group, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their careers in retail.