Footwear Retail Store Manager- Thurles

Paul Byron; Thurles; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Staff discount

Permanent, full-time

Structured training and development

Opportunity to lead own store

Job summary

Paul Byron Shoes in Thurles is seeking an experienced Retail Store Manager to lead our Thurles store, drive sales and deliver a first-class customer experience. You will own day-to-day operations and develop your team with support from Head Office.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a 37.5-hour week, no late nights, and a package of €35,000–€40,000 plus additional sales bonuses. You will manage staffing, KPIs, merchandising and stock control while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' retail store management experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing a retail team.
• Strong track record of achieving sales and performance targets.
• Good organisational, planning and delegation skills.
• Hands-on leadership on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the store team
• Driving sales and achieving store targets and KPIs
• Delivering an excellent customer experience
• Coaching and developing employees to improve performance
• Managing staff performance and addressing underperformance when required
• Ensuring new employees receive induction and training
• Planning and managing staff rotas, holidays and attendance
• Maintaining stock-control standards and minimising stock loss
• Working closely with Stores Operations Manager, HR and Head Office
• Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are followed

Skills

People management

Sales targets

Customer service

Merchandising

Staff development

Tools

Retail systems

Job description

Retail Store Manager - Thurles

Paul Byron Shoes | Thurles

Full-Time, Permanent | 37.5 Hours per Week

€35,000 - €40,000 Package (Inclusive of 10% KPI)

Plus Additional Sales Bonuses | No Late Nights | Staff Discount

Ready to take ownership of your own store?

Paul Byron Shoes is looking for an experienced and motivated Retail Store Manager to lead our team in Thurles.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail manager who enjoys leading people, driving sales and creating a great customer experience.

You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your store, develop your team and drive performance - with the support of our Stores Operations Manager, HR team and Head Office.

And with no late-night trading, a 37.5-hour working week, an attractive KPI package and additional sales bonuses, the role offers a great opportunity to build your retail management career with an established Irish retailer.

What We Offer

• €35,000 - €40,000 annual package, inclusive of a 10% performance-related KPI
• Additional sales bonus opportunities
• 37.5-hour working week
• No late-night trading
• Staff discount
• Permanent, full-time position
• Support from our Stores Operations Manager and Head Office team
• Opportunity to lead and develop your own store team
• Structured training and development
• A hands-on management role where you can make a real impact on store performance

The Role

As Store Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of our Thurles store.

You’ll lead from the front, setting high standards for customer service, sales, merchandising and store presentation while creating a positive and motivated working environment for your team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the store team
• Driving sales and achieving store targets and KPIs
• Delivering an excellent customer experience
• Coaching and developing employees to improve individual and team performance
• Managing staff performance and addressing underperformance when required
• Ensuring new employees receive a strong induction, training and ongoing support
• Building excellent product knowledge across the team
• Planning and managing staff rotas, holidays and attendance
• Delegating effectively and setting clear daily and weekly priorities
• Maintaining excellent merchandising and store presentation standards
• Managing deliveries, stockroom organisation and stock availability
• Maintaining strong stock-control standards and minimising stock loss
• Monitoring payroll, labour costs and other controllable store costs
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally
• Working closely with the Stores Operations Manager, HR and Head Office
• Ensuring Company policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements are consistently followed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is confident taking ownership of a busy retail store and who genuinely enjoys leading and developing people.

Ideally, you will have:

• 2-3 years' retail store management experience
• Proven experience leading and developing a retail team
• A strong track record of achieving sales and performance targets
• Strong coaching and people-management skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of retail KPIs
• Confidence managing performance and having constructive conversations when standards are not being met
• Excellent organisational, planning and delegation skills
• A hands-on leadership style - you're happy to lead from the shop floor
• A strong customer-service focus
• High standards of merchandising and store presentation
• Good understanding of labour management, budgets and cost control
• Confidence using retail systems and technology
• A positive, professional and solutions-focused approach
• A full clean driver's licence

Previous footwear experience is an advantage, but it is not essential.

Join Paul Byron Shoes

At Paul Byron Shoes, our Store Managers are central to the success of our business.

We're looking for someone who wants more than simply opening and closing a store. We want a manager who will build a strong team, develop their people, drive sales and take pride in the performance of their store.

If you're an experienced retail manager looking for a 37.5-hour role with no late nights, an attractive performance package and the opportunity to make the store your own, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary - On Site

Package: €35,000 - €40,000 per annum inclusive of 10% KPI, plus additional sales bonus opportunities