Retail Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead our South Dublin store. You will drive sales, motivate the team and uphold exceptional customer service while ensuring operational compliance.

You will manage day-to-day operations, plan schedules, monitor KPIs, and develop staff to deliver outstanding results. The role offers a competitive salary of €50,000–€60,000 plus a bonus scheme and requires flexibility for weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness driving sales and profitability.
• Experience managing sales targets and KPIs.
• Track record leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Flexible to work weekends, evenings and late-night hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales and profitability while achieving KPIs and targets.
• Analyse store performance and implement action plans.
• Recruit, onboard, coach and retain talent.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience and maintain high standards.
• Plan rotas and manage staffing levels.
• Oversee stock management, merchandising and loss prevention.
• Ensure compliance with policies and health and safety requirements.
• Build a positive, inclusive and results-focused store culture.
• Work with full-time and part-time colleagues across trading periods.

Skills

Retail management

Commercial awareness

Sales targets

Team leadership

Communication skills

People management

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