Store Manager - Wicklow/Wexford - 45K

STORE MANAGER – WEXFORD - 45K

In partnership with its client CPL is currently seeking an experienced Store Manager for a permanent role based in Wexford. 

Key Accountabilities:

·         To influence the Development of the retail strategy whilst also incorporating the relevant Regional strategy.

·         To communicate and drive the retail strategy across all Store teams ensuring all individuals understand the impact of this on their local business and role.

·         To coach and develop Store Management teams through strong leadership; driving the delivery of retail objectives.

·         To fully understand commercial performance; driving contribution and profit through lowest cost to operate principles.

·         To deliver Regional sales and cost targets and consequently outperforming P&L targets by leading a motivated, engaged and enabled team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective succession plans through the store Management teams in order to deliver both planned progression and manage vacancies.
• Develop Managers trough proactive Personal Development Plans (PDPs) which are formally reviewed annually and informally on an ongoing basis as and when required.
• Actively drive retention policy at Regional level, utilising labour turnover reports and exit interview analysis.
• Proactively manage Regional mystery shopper reports, driving for sustainable improvement.
• Monitor and drive the delivery of the Customer experience in Store, always leading by example.
• Drive the out performance of sales budgets through analysing relevant management reports and coaching store management teams.
• Manage Regional costs in order to maximise profit.
• Forecast costs at Regional level minimising exposure and over spends.
• Effective management of wages in all Stores.
• Take ownership for the shrinkage strategy, identify poor performers and drive for sustained improvement.
• Influence key business partners to drive and maximise results e.g. Human Resources, Marketing, Security, Buying & Finance.
• Positively influences at all levels (i.e. Store teams to Directors) and demonstrate credibility in the role.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence

CPL Contact:

To apply or for further information please contact Anthony Hennessy on +353 1 614 6067 or e-mail with you updated CV to anthony.hennessy@cpl.ie