Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division.
We deliver high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation, from partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products.
Our commitment to excellence reflects every step of our value chain.
We manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service.
Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China.
In recent years, we achieved significant growth, reflecting our commitment to excellence and expansion.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the branch.
This includes sales, inventory management, merchandising, health & safety, and maintaining retail excellence standards & procedures.
You will collaborate with the Sales Liaison Manager to drive performance, achieve targets, and deliver high standards of goods and services to suppliers and customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyze sales performance of categories within the store to meet and exceed targets and KPI's.
* Lead and motivate the team while ensuring all training requirements are met.
* Liaise daily with the Area Manager to oversee operations and ensure best practice.
* Manage people, deal with customers, and handle cash transactions.
* Control stock levels, order supplies, and maintain product knowledge.
* Evaluate quality control processes and implement improvements.
* Collect monies due and handle purchasing group interactions.
* Engage in telesales and maintain housekeeping standards.
Requirements
The role involves working five and half days a week, with Saturdays mandatory.
A minimum of two to five years of experience is required.
Candidates should demonstrate autonomy, responsiveness, passion, enthusiasm, and sales focus, as well as excellent communication and people management skills.