Store Manager

FRS Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking a Store Manager for the Limerick area. The role focuses on leading a high-performing retail team, delivering outstanding customer service, and ensuring stock availability across the store.

You will manage budgets, drive merchandising, and build strong relationships with suppliers and customers while maintaining high standards of store presentation and safety compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-moving retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail management with a proven track record.
• Experience managing direct reports and multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines in sales.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest possible standards of customer service throughout the store
• Oversee business unit budget/operating costs; contribute to budgeting and forecasting of operations for financial planning
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers, customers and external bodies
• Manage and control stock levels efficiently and cost-effectively to ensure adequate product availability
• Deliver exemplary standards in store presentation, maximise layout and merchandising for availability and shelf presentation
• Establish, manage and coordinate effective communication with team, sales reps, management and customers
• Ensure set quality standards are met and continuously improved
• Undertake administration work and reporting promptly as required
• Ensure a safe and productive workplace with compliance to regulations
• Manage day-to-day activity to ensure safety, health, housekeeping and environmental compliance
• Keep up to date on industry trends and local market developments
• Maintain security and adherence to company policies
• Drive business development

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stock control

People management

Job description

Store Manager - Limerick

Seeking dynamic, passionate, enthusiastic and brand-focused candidates with previous experience in a fast-moving retail environment; experience within the paint industry or hardware would be a distinct advantage.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience and skills in the following areas:

• Maintain the highest possible standards of customer service throughout the store
• Oversee business unit budget/operating costs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting of operations for financial planning
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers, customers and external bodies
• Manage and control stock levels efficiently and cost-effectively to ensure that sufficient and appropriate levels of products are available for customers at all times
• Deliver exemplary standards in store presentation, as well as maximising layout and merchandising techniques to provide excellent availability and well-merchandised shelves/stock to ensure that customers are satisfied with their shopping experience
• Establish, manage and co-ordinate effective communication with your team, sales representatives, the management team and customers
• Ensure set quality standards are met and continuously improved upon
• Undertake administration work and reporting promptly as and when required
• Ensure a safe and productive workplace where legislative and commercial obligations are consistently met
• Manage day-to-day activity to ensure adherence to safety, health, housekeeping and environmental regulations
• Keep up to date on the latest trends within the industry in general and the local marketplace specifically
• Maintain strict security control at all times and ensure that all related company policies are adhered to
• Business development

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• 5+ years' experience with a proven track record in retail management in a progressive retail organisation.
• Proven success in consistently achieving targets or working to deadlines in a customer and/or Sales environment.
• Experience of managing direct reports and multiple teams.

This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career in an exciting company. Competitive salary with excellent opportunities for training & promotion within the Retail Group

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