Store Manager

<div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About Kerry</b></H2> </div><div><p>Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.</p><p> </p><p>With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.</p><p> </p><p>Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.</p><p> </p><p>Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.</p><p> </p><p>Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.</p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>About the role</b></H2> </div><div><p>In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operational management of the Kilrush branch in Co Clare, ensuring smooth, efficient, and commercially successful operations. Your responsibilities include managing sales performance, inventory control, merchandising standards, and all aspects of health & safety compliance. You will uphold and continually improve the company’s retail excellence standards and procedures, ensuring a consistently high‑quality customer and supplier experience.</p><p> </p><div>Working closely with the Sales Liaison Manager for your region, you will help drive overall branch performance, achieve both sales and operational targets, and optimise service delivery. This collaborative partnership supports commercial growth and ensures the continuous improvement of agri‑sector goods and services provided to customers and suppliers.</div></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Key responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li>Analyse Sales performance of categories within the store so that targets and KPI's are met and exceed</li><li>Lead, motivate and manage team while ensuring all training requirements are met</li><li>Liaise Daily with Area Manager</li><li>Oversee operations, complete procedures and ensure best practice</li><li>Dealing with customers in person and remotely</li><li>Stock control and ordering stock</li><li>Advising customers and demonstrating product knowledge</li><li>Quality control of products</li><li>Handling cash and collecting monies due</li><li>Adhering and implementing Health and Safety</li><li>Dealing with purchasing groups</li><li>Tele sales</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Qualifications and skills</b></H2> </div><div><p>The role is five and half day week with Saturdays mandatory.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Experience of dealing with / selling Agri products including feeds, fertilisers, coal ect would be a distinct advantage</li><li>Able to demonstrate autonomy and responsiveness</li><li>Passionate and enthusiastic about the products being sold!</li><li>Sales focused – identifying customers needs, suggesting relevant products or services and closing sales.</li><li>The ability to understand and analyse sales figures.</li><li>Excellent communication and people management skills</li></ul></div></div></div>