Store Manager

Role: Store Manager Location: Midlands/Westmeath/Athlone area Type: Permanent Ref: VAC-13620 Salary: €50K Our client is a hugely successful independent retailer with a number of well-established retail outlets across the North and Northwest. Known for their commitment to excellence, they pride themselves on delivering outstanding customer service, fresh produce, and a vibrant in-store experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail professional to take the lead in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a thriving store while driving performance, people development, and operational success. Main Purpose of the Role: As Store Manager, you will ensure the store operates at peak efficiency, consistently delivering the best in customer service and fresh food offerings. You will be responsible for hitting key targets in sales, profitability, and operational standards through effective leadership and team management. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer experience. Set, monitor, and achieve sales targets on gross profit margin, net margin, waste, and other KPIs as agreed with the Store Owner. Implement planograms accurately and maintain the correct product range. Manage employee rostering, annual leave, and maintain accurate staff records. Engage regularly with the Store Owner to report progress and align on objectives. Ensure merchandising and store presentation meet the highest standards in line with planograms and brand guidelines. Foster open communication between staff and management in a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Resolve customer queries professionally and in line with store policy. Embrace new initiatives and innovative ways of working to continually improve store performance. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Minimum 2 years' experience in a retail management role. Proven ability to achieve KPIs and sales targets. Strong experience in reading, interpreting, and acting on business reports. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Excellent communication and delegation skills. A strong work ethic, passion for grocery retail, and a drive to succeed. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.If you are an ambitious and results-driven retail professional looking for your next challenge, this is your chance to join a dynamic and growing business that truly values its people. Apply today and take the next step in your retail management career