Store Manager

OASIS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid leave

Refer a friend scheme

Advancement Opportunities

Community

Educational Opportunities

Annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Job summary

Maxi Zoo Ireland is seeking a Store Manager for our Ballincollig store. The role leads daily operations, drives revenue and manages costs while delivering exceptional customer service and a high-quality pet care culture.

The successful candidate will oversee store processes, team development, stock control, and KPI attainment, reporting to the District Manager. We value strong leadership, ownership, and a passion for pets.

Qualifications

• Proven successful experience as a retail store manager.
• Full driver’s license and own transport.
• Proven track record in achieving KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Operational Store Excellence – Ensure adherence to store processes and guidelines; optimise efficiency and drive informed decisions for better performance.
• Operational Store Analytics – Achieve KPIs, cash and stock management, and sales performance.
• Leadership – Empower your team’s growth and engagement through supportive leadership and training.
• Merchandise and Inventory – Ensure product availability, implement planograms, and maintain accurate stock.
• Customer Engagement – Lead by example to deliver exemplary customer service.
• Brand Integrity – Ensure animal welfare and high care standards are maintained.

Skills

Retail Store Management

Leadership

KPI management

Customer service

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

We are the #1 pet supplier in Europewith more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. But: we are not satisfied yet, because we want to make the life of pets and humans easier, better and happier every day.Driven by our vision "Happier Pets. Happier People," we are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick& mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambit

Skills and attributes

Key Performance Indicators

Leadership

Store Management

Team Management

Description

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo Ireland is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland.

Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Store Manager in our Ballincollig Store.

The Store Manager is a leader who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. The Store Manager reports to the District Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service.

KPI related bonus- Paid Monthly

Certified with Great Place to work

Employee Discount

we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon

Paid leave

Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave

Refer a friend scheme

Advancement Opportunities

At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.

Community

A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals

Educational Opportunities

Annual leave

• starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6.

Employee assistance programme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

What You Will Bring

• Proven successful experience as a retail Store Manager
• Full drivers license and own transport
• Proven track record in achieving KPI’s
• Powerful leadership skills and business acumen
• Strong customer service and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What You Will Do

• Operational Store Excellence - Ensure adherence to store processes and guidelines. Optimise efficiency, streamline processes, and drive informed decision‑making for enhanced store performance.
• Operational Store Analytics – Achieve company KPI’s, Cash & Stock Management Audit, management of store personnel costs and sales performance.
• Leadership - Empower your team's growth and engagement through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect.
• Merchandise and Inventory - Ensure impeccable product availability, planogram implementation and ensuring accurate inventory management.
• Customer Engagement - Driving customer engagement by leading by example and ensuring the entire team provides exemplary service
• Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first.

Maxi Zoo Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer