Area Manager - Carlow/Laois
Our client, a large grocery chain, is looking for an Area Manager to join their well-established team and assist them with managing the stores in the Carlow/Laois area.
We are looking for strong retail professionals with proven experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate would be a strategic thinker and problem-solver who can inspire everyone to be high achievers. Suppose you think that you have it. In that case, you will get loads back, fast-tracked with a great package and every opportunity to develop your management abilities in a visible role with a keep-it-simple, fast-growing, retail-changing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the performance of multiple stores, providing direction and support to Store Managers across the district
- Build and foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop Store Managers to maximise individual and business performance
- Monitor stock management, inventory control, and cash handling to ensure operational efficiency
- Conduct regular district visits with the Sales Executive to review store performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Analyse operational data and provide insights to support strategic initiatives and business projects
- Coordinate and manage new store openings, refurbishments, and store re-openings, ensuring smooth execution
- Develop and implement annual business plans, workforce planning, and staffing strategies to achieve commercial objectives
- Establish, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver operational excellence
- Ensure district operations are aligned with company strategy, policies, and performance standards
- Prepare for and actively contribute to Area Manager meetings by presenting performance updates, business insights, and action plans
Requirements
- A minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline, or at least three years' management experience
- Excellent communication, planning, organisational and analytical skills
- A full, clean driving licence
- A proactive, adaptable and results-focused approach to leadership
- Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
- A genuine ambition to build a long-term career within the retail sector
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days
- Company pension scheme (following 6 months' service)
- Exclusive employee discounts with a range of partner retailers
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity and marriage leave
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive onboarding, training and ongoing professional development
- Fully expensed company car provided
For more information, please apply today.
Area Manager, Operations Manager, Retail Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Carlow, Laois
