Deputy Store Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Growth

Grafton Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Colleague Discount

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Fertility Leave

Cycle to Work

Health Insurance (Discounted)

Bonus Scheme

Sick Pay

Parental Leave

Flexible Annual Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Service Days

Flexiwage

Savings Club

Educational Assistance

Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

Woodie’s, Ireland’s leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer, seeks a Deputy Manager to lead store operations and drive commercial performance. You will develop high-performing teams and gain exposure to a clear path toward Store Manager.

Join a journey of rapid career progression with a strong focus on customer service, merchandising, and compliance across a growing retail network. 39-hour week and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience in a fast-paced environment (3+ years).
• Proven ability to drive sales, budgets, and profitability.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and store presentation.
• Experience with stock control, cash handling, and compliance.
• Comfort with change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and influencing skills across teams.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Proficient in retail systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Drive sales, profitability, and KPIs through merchandising and stock management.
• Coach and develop a diverse team, including recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Retail management

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Change leadership

Communication

Resilience

IT & systems

Job description

Woodie’s, Ireland’s leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer, seeks a Deputy Manager to lead store operations and drive commercial performance. You will develop high-performing teams and gain exposure to a clear path toward Store Manager.

Join a journey of rapid career progression with a strong focus on customer service, merchandising, and compliance across a growing retail network. 39-hour week and benefits apply.