Westmeath Store Manager – High-Volume Retail + 20% Bonus

Blue Forge Recruitment; Leinster; Remote; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Wellness Programs

Health Care

3rd level education opportunities

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment partners with leading retailers in Ireland. They seek a seasoned Retail Store Manager for a high-volume Westmeath store, overseeing a 15,000 sq ft trading floor with over 50 colleagues and a management team of 4–8.

You will drive sales, profitability, and customer experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role requires 7–8 years in senior retail management, strong P&L experience, and the ability to lead a large team while ensuring exemplary store standards.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of retail management experience in big-box retail.
• Proven track record of leading teams of 30+ staff and managing a store with annual sales > €6 million.
• Experience in P&L, budgeting, stock control and sales performance.
• Excellent organisational and decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of store performance including sales, margins, costs and KPIs.
• Lead, coach and develop the store management team and wider staff.
• Ensure policy and health & safety standards are followed throughout the store.
• Oversee stock control, inventory accuracy and shrinkage, and resolve issues.
• Drive sales through merchandising, promotions and local market knowledge.
• Manage staff rosters, payroll budgets and recruitment to meet business needs.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle escalated queries.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Retail systems

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment partners with leading retailers in Ireland. They seek a seasoned Retail Store Manager for a high-volume Westmeath store, overseeing a 15,000 sq ft trading floor with over 50 colleagues and a management team of 4–8.

You will drive sales, profitability, and customer experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role requires 7–8 years in senior retail management, strong P&L experience, and the ability to lead a large team while ensuring exemplary store standards.