DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Primark Stores Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited in Derry is seeking a Department Manager for a full-time permanent role. You will oversee a department, manage stock and merchandising, and lead a team of managers to maximise sales while delivering excellent customer service.

The role offers a structured progression path with opportunities for digital learning and career development within a growing global retail business.

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• - Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective and drive improvements.
• - Capable of making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• - Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the management team to support daily store operations.
• Responsible for at least one department including stock ordering and merchandising.
• Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by setting goals and objectives.
• Provide a superior level of customer service.
• Develop yourself through digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways.
• In absence of senior management, oversee the store for the shift.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial mindset

Decision making

Proactive mindset

Job description

BECAUSE YOU’R READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

Location: Primark Derry
Salary: £37,817 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Department Manager plays a pivotal role, with genuine accountability and ownership. Our managers are empowered within a structured framework, allowing you to mould your team’s growth and enhance the customer experience.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role:

• Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for at least one department within the store, including stock ordering and merchandising.
• Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by establishing goals and objectives.
• Provide a superior level of customer service.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.
• In the absence of senior management, you will oversee the store for the shift.

What you’ll bring

Guiding the team towards delivering an outstanding customer experience requires an assertive team player. Here’s what we need from you:

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective resulting in more innovative thinking.
• Capable of working and making decisions, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

Our fashion isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.