Retail Department Manager
Our client, a reputable Irish retail chain renowned for its extensive product selection and commitment to staff growth, is seeking a Department Manager for their North and West Dublin locations (Swords, Coolock, Lucan). This role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced managers from fashion, grocery, or non-food sectors who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and leading high-performing teams. With a strong emphasis on training, career advancement, and employee well-being, this retailer offers more than just a job-it offers a long-term career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key responsibilities as Retail Department Manager
Lead and inspire your department team. Drive performance to meet and exceed sales targets while ensuring operational excellence
- Create an inviting and impactful store presentation that enhances the customer experience
- Monitor sales performance, pinpoint growth opportunities, and pivot strategies to maximise results.
- Work closely with head office and buying teams to balance stock levels, manage margins, and curate relevant product categories
- Provide ongoing training and support, ensuring your team possess the confidence and skills to excel.
- Champion product knowledge and service excellence to drive conversion rates and enhance the customer experience.
Skills and Qualities essential for this role
- Minimum of three years in retail management experience in fashion, non‑food, or grocery retail-demonstrating adaptability across different retail environments
- Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams, consistently delivering outstanding performance outcomes
- Strong understanding of retail operations, with expertise in visual merchandising and customer focused service delivery
- Demonstrated success in leading teams to not only meet but exceed sales targets and key performance indicators
- Exceptional organisational, multitasking, and operational planning skills to ensure efficient department management
Package & Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- Bonus
- Sick Pay scheme
- Maternity/ Parental leaves
- Wellness initiatives
- Every second weekend off/ on
- Excellent progression opportunities
If you are interested in this role, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Aislinn 018717604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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