Store Manager

Elverys; Tuam; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee in-store discount

Learning & Development (Online)

Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay Scheme/Maternity/PPAt

Employee Referral Programme

Life events acknowledgement

Job summary

Intersport Elverys is expanding its store management team in Ireland, focusing on delivering outstanding customer experience and strong operational performance.

As Store Manager you will lead day-to-day operations, recruit and develop staff, manage budgets and KPIs, and ensure best-in-class Visual Merchandising.

The role offers opportunities to drive sales, implement policies and contribute to a healthier, more active Ireland through sport.

Qualifications

• 2/3 years retail management experience (dependent on store grade).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, people management and leadership skills.
• Passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience and its impact on sales and the bottom line.
• Experience in Visual Merchandising desirable.
• Strong product knowledge.
• Proficient IT knowledge including Excel, Email, SAP.
• 3rd Level Business/Retail Management Qualification beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations, including sales, team, customer experience, security, health & safety, stock and resources management.
• Meet and exceed store targets and KPIs.
• Recruit, train, coach and manage team members in line with company policies, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Manage all cash, wage costs, budgets and systems administration as required (TMS, BC, etc).
• Drive excellent Visual Merchandising to engage, inspire and educate the consumer.
• Ensure all in-store services are staffed and promoted (e.g., Safesize, Assisted Selling).
• Be security conscious and follow company security guidelines to deter pilferage and protect stock.
• Responsible for Health & Safety in store; ensure staff are trained and compliant.
• Identify customer requirements and develop additional non-direct business.
• Ensure successful implementation of projects in line with company expectations.
• Deliver excellent store standards consistently in line with business expectations.
• Key holder and main call-out person in the event of alarm activation.
• Provide cover for other stores as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

People management

Leadership

Customer experience

Visual Merchandising

Product knowledge

Education

Business/Retail Management Qualification

Tools

Excel

Email

SAP

Job description

Intersport Elverys is a recognised market leader and innovator in sports retail and our retail network in the Irish market now stands at 44 stores. The Intersport Elverys brand is one of the biggest supporters of Irish sport - championing participation at every level, from grassroots clubs and community events to elite teams and athletes on the national stage. In addition to our title sponsorship of Mayo GAA, we are proud retail partners to the IRFU, Connacht Rugby, Tipperary GAA, VHI Women's Mini Marathon, Sligo Rovers, and St Patrick's Athletic. Our commitment goes beyond sponsorship; it's about helping to build a healthier, more active Ireland by supporting the communities where sport lives and grows.

Our Store Management teams are responsible for the overall operations and sales performance of our stores and ensuring that the right people and product are in place to achieve and exceed Company expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Every aspect of day-to-day operations in the store, including sales, team members, customer experience, security, health & safety, stock and resources management.
• Meet and exceed store targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Recruit, train, coach and manage team members in line with company policies, ensuring fairness and consistency to all.
• Manage all cash, wage costs, budgets and systems administration as required (TMS, BC, etc).
• Drive excellent Visual Merchandising in store to engage, inspire and educate the consumer.
• Ensure all in-store services are suitably manned and promoted, e.g. Safesize, Assisted Selling, etc.
• Be security conscious ensuring to follow company security guidelines aimed at deterring pilferage and protecting stock.
• Responsible for overall Health & Safety in store. Ensure all team members are fully trained and following company policies and procedures with regard to Health & Safety.
• Identify current and future customer requirements & develop additional non-direct business.
• Ensure successful implementation of projects in line with company expectations.
• Deliver excellent store standards consistently in line with business expectations.
• Key holder and main call out person in the event of alarm activation.
• Provide cover for other stores as required.
• Any other activities as required in order to ensure the successful operation of the store.

Intersport Elverys is a recognised market leader and innovator in sports retail and our retail network in the Irish market now stands at 44 stores. The Intersport Elverys brand is one of the biggest supporters of Irish sport - championing participation at every level, from grassroots clubs and community events to elite teams and athletes on the national stage. In addition to our title sponsorship of Mayo GAA, we are proud retail partners to the IRFU, Connacht Rugby, Tipperary GAA, VHI Women's Mini Marathon, Sligo Rovers, and St Patrick's Athletic. Our commitment goes beyond sponsorship; it's about helping to build a healthier, more active Ireland by supporting the communities where sport lives and grows.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• 2/3 years retail management experience (dependent on store grade).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, people management and leadership skills.
• Passionate about the delivery of an excellent customer experience with an understanding of how this drives sales and affects the bottom line.
• Experience in Visual Merchandising desirable.
• Strong product knowledge.
• Proficient IT knowledge including Excel, Email, SAP.
• 3rd Level Business/Retail Management Qualification beneficial but not essential.

Additional Benefits include;

• Employee in-store discount
• Learning & Development (Online training platform, Next Gen Management Programme, Education Assistance, Study & Exam Leave)
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme/Maternity/Paternity Top Up commensurate with experience
• Employee Referral Programme
• Momentous Life-Events/Life Milestones acknowledgement

Note: This job description is not a static document and doesn't propose to cover every aspect of this role. Duties and responsibilities of this role may vary in the future.