Area Manager – Carlow & Portlaoise

Overview

Our client, a prominent grocery retailer with over four decades of growth and expansion across Europe, is seeking a seasoned Area Manager to supervise stores in Carlow and Portlaoise. This role demands a strategic, people-oriented leader adept at thriving in a dynamic retail setting. The successful candidate will have a significant opportunity to lead effective teams, enhance operational standards, and advance their career within a stable and expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct management and leadership of all Store Managers across the designated district.
• Providing development, support, and coaching to Store Managers within your control area.
• Monitoring and optimizing inventory flow and stock management.
• Conducting district store visits alongside the Sales Executive to maintain operational quality.
• Performing routine financial audits, including cash management evaluations.
• Designing and executing annual operational plans for the district.
• Organizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and staffing frameworks for all stores within the district.
• Preparing for and engaging in Area Manager meetings to align on business goals and strategies.

Candidate Eligibility

• Possession or anticipated completion of a minimum 2.1 degree in any field or alternatively, a minimum of three years of managerial experience.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Valid full, clean driving licence.
• A motivated, flexible, diligent, and well-organized leadership approach.
• Previous experience working in a fast-moving environment is essential.
• Keen interest in pursuing a long-term career in the retail sector.

Compensation and Benefits

• Initial salary of €78,000 for the Trainee Area Manager position.
• Salary progression opportunities ranging from €89,500 up to €121,000 within three years.
• Provision of a fully expensed company car for business use.
• Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• Special discounts at Circle K available for all employees.
• Enhanced benefits including parental leave top-ups, marriage leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to join the Leadership Academy through recognition of high performance, enhancing ongoing professional growth.
• Access to the Bike to Work Scheme.
• Private medical insurance provided for employees.
• Comprehensive initial training and continuous development from experienced team members.
• Mobile and broadband discounts available through Three network.

Additional Information

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