Avoca operates in 13 stores across the country.
After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same.
We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations.
Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future.
We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.
We are currently hiring an Assistant Manager in our Kildare Village store.
As the Assistant Manager, you will be actively involved in assisting the store manager in motivating and developing a team of highly trained sales people to drive sales forward and achieve store targets.
You will you play a key role in adapting and applying clear practices and procedures across the store from, team management and training, logistics, administration, stock management, shrinkage, customer service and cash management.
In the absence of the Store Manager you will effectively manage all store operations, ensuring consistency and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
The role will have responsibility for the below key areas:
Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer ExperienceTo lead, motivate and empower your team.
To help drive sales and KPI'S in all the departmentsTo assist the store manager in driving operational standards throughout the departments, by developing and identifying opportunities and brand promotion.
Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, key selling skills including brand and product knowledge.
Customer Service OrientatedExcellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive sales through the teamHave an excellent floor presence and be able to lead by exampleExcellent Business Know How and Commercial AwarenessInfluential and persuasive in working with othersExcellent communication skills across all levels in the business.
Why work with us?We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry flock of men and women.
So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:
Daytime only hoursPension SchemeProfessional DevelopmentHealth & Wellness ProgrammesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Share Purchase PlanEmployee Referral BonusFamily Friendly PoliciesLife Assurance BenefitCycle To Work Scheme