Assistant Manager, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Carraig Donn; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team in achieving sales targets while delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and team development, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards and fostering a collaborative environment. The company values flexibility and offers opportunities for career growth, making it an exciting place to advance your retail career. If you're passionate about fashion and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Discounts

Learning & Development Access

Bike-to-work Schemes

Mindfulness Resources

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is essential.
• Experience in giftware or fashion is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Assist in organizing and managing weekly team rotas.
• Drive operational excellence, including inventory management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Retail Management

Inventory Management

Visual Merchandising

Education

Retail Management Certification

Level 6 Certification

Job description

Are you passionate about fashion, leadership, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team in Thurles, Co. Tipperary! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organized individual to drive success in one of our high-energy departments.

The Company:

Established in 1965, Carraig Donn is Ireland's premier retailer of fashion, jewellery, and giftware products. We draw inspiration from our long history as an Irish retailer, continuously innovating and evolving. Our experienced buyers strive to bring our customers unique and exclusive products. We pride ourselves on genuine, honest customer service and an excellent retail experience, aiming to build lasting relationships with our customers by providing the right products at the right time and place.

Carraig Donn is 100% Irish owned and operated, employing over 500 people across our head office and retail stores, with 40 branches nationwide. Our operations include a central warehouse, buying offices, a dispatch centre, and e-commerce, primarily based in Westport, Co. Mayo, with additional offices in Ennis and Dublin. We are experiencing continued growth and have an ambitious 10-year expansion plan.

The Role:

This is a full-time, permanent Assistant Manager position at our Wexford store. Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and motivate the team to achieve sales targets, KPIs, and deliver outstanding customer service.
2. Assist the Store Manager in organizing and managing weekly team rotas to ensure adequate coverage within budgeted hours.
3. Drive operational excellence, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and maintaining company standards.
4. Support adherence to company policies and procedures, assisting the Store Manager in their implementation.
5. Coordinate merchandising campaigns, promotional activities, delivery schedules, and back-office duties proactively within required timeframes.
6. Display strong leadership skills, coaching and developing the team to meet objectives and embody Carraig Donn's core values.
7. Previous retail management experience is essential; experience in giftware or fashion is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: A salary reflecting your experience and skills.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement, mentorship, development programs, and paid apprenticeships with Level 6 certification.
• Supportive Environment: A culture of collaboration, respect, and diversity.
• Learning & Development: Access to training resources, workshops, and growth opportunities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, and perks.
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives: Bike-to-work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, mindfulness resources, and lifestyle savings.

If you're ready to contribute to our success and grow your retail career, we look forward to hearing from you!