Retail Store Manager

Solas IT Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Store Manager for our South Dublin store. You will lead a high-performing team, drive sales and KPIs, and ensure outstanding customer service and operational standards.

The role requires proven fast-paced retail leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of developing teams. Flexible hours include weekends and evenings to align with trading periods.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of sales/profit drivers.
• Demonstrable experience managing sales targets and KPIs.
• A successful track record of leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching and people-management skills.
• Confidence in making commercial decisions and owning results.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of retail policies and procedures is desirable.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and late-night shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales and profitability while achieving KPIs and commercial targets.
• Analyse store performance and implement effective action plans.
• Recruit, onboard, coach and retain talented team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience and maintain high service standards.
• Plan rotas effectively and manage staffing levels in line with business requirements.
• Oversee stock management, merchandising and loss-prevention activities.
• Ensure the store complies with company policies, retail procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Build a positive, inclusive and results-focused store culture.
• Work closely with both full-time and part-time colleagues across all trading periods.

Skills

Retail leadership

Commercial awareness

Sales target focus

People management

Communication skills

Decision making

Organisation & problem solving

Retail policies knowledge

Weekend/evening flexibility

Job description

Salary: €50,000-60,000 plus an attractive bonus/commission scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: South Dublin

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Store Manager to lead our South Dublin store. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong retail leader with a proven ability to motivate and develop people, build successful teams and deliver outstanding commercial results.

You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the store, maintaining high standards of customer service, team performance and operational compliance. With a strong focus on sales and KPIs, you will identify opportunities for growth and inspire the team to consistently achieve and exceed its targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales and profitability while achieving agreed KPIs and commercial targets.
• Analyse store performance and implement effective action plans.
• Recruit, onboard, coach and retain talented team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience and maintain high service standards.
• Plan rotas effectively and manage staffing levels in line with business requirements.
• Oversee stock management, merchandising and loss-prevention activities.
• Ensure the store complies with company policies, retail procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Build a positive, inclusive and results-focused store culture.
• Work closely with both full-time and part-time colleagues across all trading periods.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven management experience within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of the factors that drive sales and profitability.
• Demonstrable experience managing sales targets and KPIs.
• A successful track record of leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching and people-management skills.
• Confidence in making commercial decisions and taking ownership of results.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of retail policies and procedures, which is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and late-night shopping hours.

If you are an inspiring leader with strong commercial instincts and a passion for delivering excellent results through people, we wou