About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Area Manager to join our team and work with a leading Pharmacy retail chain across the Dublin region.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Drive sales, margin and return on space to agreed targets.
* Improve the overall commercial performance of both the Retail and Dispensary areas of the business.
* Deliver exceptional retail standards across your territory.
* Develop and motivate all pharmacy employees to deliver company expectations by giving direction and instruction where necessary.
* Ensure all new processes and procedures are implemented at store level.
* Build strong relationships with the pharmacy manager to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the pharmacy.
* Monitor and control all operational costs.
* Recruit the best possible applicants for your stores/ensure the best people are recruited by Franchisees.
* Develop staff to achieve their full potential, including coaching and mentoring the pharmacy managers where applicable.
* Ensure weekly KPIs template is completed on time and accurately.
* Identify exceptional performance where necessary and take the necessary remedial action or maximize the over-performance.
* Develop robust and detailed action plans for all stores covering all KPIs.
* Constantly analyse revenue drivers and explore methods to improve them in each pharmacy, providing end-to-end solutions.
* Apply improvements across all pharmacies in line with company policy.
* Ensure compliance to preferred supplier lists to maximise margin.
Operational Standards:
* Merchandising and pricing.
* Staff appearance.
* Window displays and exterior appearance.
* Category Management plans.
Qualification, Experience & Skills Required:
* A minimum of 5 years management experience within the pharmacy or wider retail market.
* Strong people management and influencing skills.
* A proven track record of sales growth and business development.
* Be a high achiever with determination and drive to succeed.
* Capable of driving business profitability by implementing good business controls.
* Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills.
* Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader.
* Retail business degree or equivalent.
* Full Driving licence.
* Skills: Management target driven Retail Management.
Benefits:
* Pension.
* Performance Bonus.