High-Impact Retail Dept Manager (Big-Box)

JobAdder Operations Pty; Ireland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every 2nd weekend off

Full-time contract

Staff discounts

Wellness programs

Education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment partners with a household name in non-food retail across Ireland, seeking an experienced Retail Department Manager for Co. Dublin. The role focuses on driving department sales, inventory control, and staff development in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years in retail management, strong leadership, merchandising, and a proven track record of meeting targets and delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years' retail management experience, ideally within a retail DIY or big box store.
• Background in furniture and homeware sales or convenience store management is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management to drive department sales, store standards, and team performance.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures across your team.
• Manage department stock and inventory, investigate discrepancies, and coach staff on best practices.
• Drive customer engagement and sales through creative merchandising, promotions, and displays.
• Take full ownership of your department, lead, motivate, and develop your team while managing schedules, stock, and customer feedback.
• Handle customer queries and complaints in line with company policies.
• Lead store operations during shifts, including opening/closing and day-to-day running.
• Act as a point of contact for staff queries, grievances, and performance management.

Skills

Retail management

Stock management

Team leadership

Merchandising

Sales analytics

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment partners with a household name in non-food retail across Ireland, seeking an experienced Retail Department Manager for Co. Dublin. The role focuses on driving department sales, inventory control, and staff development in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years in retail management, strong leadership, merchandising, and a proven track record of meeting targets and delivering exceptional customer service.