Department Manager Southwest Dublin

Blue Forge Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Pension

40 hour week

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly partners with leading retail brands in Ireland. This role, Retail Department Manager based in Southwest Dublin, offers a competitive salary of €38,000 - €42,000 plus a 15% yearly bonus and 40 contracted hours.

The successful candidate will lead a high-volume store team and drive sales performance. You will manage stock, coach up to 50 staff across departments, and implement advertising and promotions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of retail management experience, ideally within a big box commercial retail business.
• Competent in KPI management, sales targets, budgets and shrinkage and labour spend.
• Proficient using Retail IT systems to understand stock and sales trends.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate large teams of up to 50 under your management across different departments.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations and achieve results.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a high level of confidence.
• A strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of management, supporting the Store manager to achieve sales and other commercial objectives.
• Ensure your teams abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Manage stock inventory, taking a proactive approach in investigating discrepancies and train staff and management on proper inventory management.
• Being creative and innovative by studying and implementing advertising, sales promotion, and display plans.
• Take ownership in the store to effectively manage the stores controllable costs to keep operations profitable.
• Maintaining store staff by recruiting, selecting, and training new staff, in conjunction with the HR department.
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints as per the company policies.
• Act as a point of contact for staff grievances, requests and performance issues

Skills

Retail management

KPI management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Inventory management

Customer service

Tools

Retail IT systems

Job description

Department ManagerSouthwest DublinCompetitive Salary: €38,000 - €42,000 + 15% yearly bonus

23rd October, 2026

Retail Department Manager Southwest Dublin

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly partners with some of the most progressive and respected retail and FMCG companies across Ireland.

Our client is a household name in the Non-Food Retail sector, with high-profile stores nationwide and an exciting growth strategy for 2027 and beyond. Following a successful 2026, they are seeking an experienced Department Manager with a background in high-volume, big-box retail or DIY.

The store is well located within a strong commuter belt, making it a convenient option for candidates travelling from areas such as Sandyford, Carrickminesand Tallaght and surrounding areas, with good public transport links available.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning retail business that genuinely invests in its people, offering ongoing training, career progression and a positive, high-performing working environment. You'll play an important role in leading and developing the team, driving sales and commercial performance, and ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience

Package and Benefits

Competitive Salary: €38,000 - €42,000 + 15% yearly bonus

Contracted hours: 40 hours

Pension

• Act as a senior member of management, supporting the Store manager to achieve sales and other commercial objectives


• Ensure your teams abide by all company policies and procedures


• Manage stock inventory, taking a proactive approach in investigating discrepancies and train staff and management on proper inventory management


• Being creative and innovative by studying and implementing advertising, sales promotion, and display plans.


• Take ownership in the store to effectively manage the stores controllable costs to keep operations profitable.


• Maintaining store staff by recruiting, selecting, and training new staff, in conjunction with the HR department.


• Dealing with customer queries and complaints as per the company policies.


• Act as a point of contact for staff grievances, requests and performance issues

Requirements forRetail Department Manager Southwest Dublin

• A good trek record of employment, good longevity in your work history and a Minimum of 4-5 years of retail management experience, ideally within a big box commercial retail business.


• Must be completely competent in KPI management, sales targets, budgets and shrinkage and labour spend


• Proficient using Retail IT systems to understand stock and sales trends


• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate large teams of up to 50 under your management across different departments.


• The ability to work in high-pressure situations and achieve results


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a high level of confidence.


• A strong work ethic.