Retail Branch Manager

Our Story

 Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear.Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork, and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of 1.65 billion euros. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, Agri business and retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

About the Opportunity

 With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in Retail Management with strong people management experience.
• Management qualification or similar business qualification advantageous.
• Builders Providers / Agri Background is advantageous.
• Understanding of key relevant product categories including agri inputs, builders providers, plumbing, electrical & DIY.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with a proven ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with customers, colleagues & stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead & obtain results through teamwork & employee engagement.
• Strong organisational, planning & time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient IT / systems skills including MS Office suite & Point of Sale (POS).

Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a motivated, engaged & enabled team, ensuring team members are fully trained, competent and developed in their roles.
• Control and analyse sales performance for each department / category against budget so that store targets and key performance indicators are met and exceeded.
• Deliver on our commitment to excellence in customer experience.
• Lead a safety-first culture, improve & maintain site safety in line with best practice, quickly identify & resolve safety hazards & observe site safety governance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies & procedures, legislative requirements and audit standards.
• Monitor & manage business administration as required, including stock management, cash control, wage costs, budgets and profit and loss.
• Any other activities, as required in order to ensure the successful operation of the store.

What Dairygold will offer you:

• Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.
• We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.
• We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.
• We offer contributions towards healthcare.
• Paid Family Leave.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
• We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Permanent Contracts (unless otherwise specified).
• Training and up-skilling opportunities to help progress your career within Dairygold.
• Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives.
• Employee Service Awards.

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