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Department Manager – Cosmetics / Fashion

Our client a leading High Profile Luxury Designer Retail Department Store is seeking a commercially driven and people-focused Department Manager to lead a high-profile Cosmetics or Fashion division within a prestigious luxury retail environment in Dundrum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take ownership of a dynamic and fast-paced department, representing some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving sales performance, and leading a large, diverse team to achieve ambitious commercial targets.

As Department Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the culture on the shop floor, building strong relationships with brand partners, and ensuring the highest standards across service, merchandising, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large team, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture
• Drive sales performance through clear communication of targets, KPIs, and commercial strategy
• Deliver an exceptional customer journey, ensuring best-in-class service at all times
• Build strong relationships with brand partners, counter managers, and internal stakeholders
• Conduct regular floor walks to maintain premium visual merchandising and operational standards
• Oversee all promotional activity, in-store events, and product launches
• Manage day-to-day operations including stock control, transfers, markdowns, and compliance
• Monitor departmental performance through data analysis, reporting, and commercial insight
• Recruit, coach, and develop talent, ensuring continuous growth and succession within the team
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a premium or luxury environment
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large, diverse teams
• Commercially focused with a track record of delivering against KPIs and sales targets
• Experience with P&L, reporting, and performance analysis is advantageous
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for cosmetics, beauty, and delivering an elevated customer experience

Package:

• Salary:€40k – €50k
• Bonus structure
• Pension scheme
• Excellent staff discount

If you are interested in this Department Manager opportunity in Dundrum, please apply with your updated CV.

For a confidential discussion or to explore similar roles, please contact Aislinn 01 8717604.

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