Store Manager

Solas IT Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy premium retail store in Ireland. The role requires a hands-on leader who coaches and motivates teams, delivering outstanding customer experiences and strong sales performance.

We are looking for someone with a background in jewellery, watches, beauty, fragrance, cosmetics or a department store, capable of driving operational excellence and visual merchandising standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Store Manager or Retail Manager.
• Experience in premium, product-focused retail (jewellery, watches, beauty, fragrance, cosmetics, or department store).
• Proven track record of leading and developing retail teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience delivering sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing retail team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Drive store performance to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Coach full-time and part-time team members with regular feedback and development.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising, presentation and store operations.
• Manage day-to-day store performance, staffing and scheduling.
• Uphold company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Foster a positive, customer-focused store culture.
• Analyse sales data to identify opportunities to maximise revenue and profitability.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching & development

Sales targets

Visual merchandising

Team scheduling

Customer service

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy retail store. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven retail leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and developing high-performing teams.

We're looking for someone with experience in a premium, product-focused retail environment, such as jewellery, watches, beauty, fragrance or a department store. This role would suit a hands-on manager who leads by example, enjoys coaching and motivating people, and has a strong focus on sales performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Drive store performance, achieving sales targets and key commercial KPIs.
• Coach and support both full-time and part-time team members through regular feedback and development.
• Ensure the highest standards of visual merchandising, presentation and store operations.
• Manage day-to-day store performance, staffing and scheduling.
• Ensure company policies, procedures and operational standards are consistently maintained.
• Build a positive, customer-focused culture within the store.
• Analyse sales performance and identify opportunities to maximise revenue and profitability.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Store Manager or Retail Manager.
• Experience within a premium, product-focused retail environment such as jewellery, watches, beauty, fragrance, cosmetics or a department store would be highly advantageous.
• A proven track record of leading, coaching and developing successful retail teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience delivering sales targets and KPIs.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable in-store experiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of retail operations, policies and procedures.