Store Manager

Requisition ID: 59982 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry

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.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. 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. 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.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.

About the role

We are looking for a Store Manager to join our team!

This position is five and half days week with half day saturday mandatory.

The job location is in Killorglin Co. Kerry

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the branch including sales, inventory management,merchandising,health and safety and maintaining retail excellence standards and procedures.

You will also be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Liaison Manager in your area to drive performance, achieve targets while delivering the highest standards of goods and services to our suppliers and customers.

You will also have responsibility for dealing with cash/bank, collecting monies due, Managing people, Housekeeping.

The job location is in Killorglin Co. Kerry 

Qualifications and skills

• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates autonomy, responsiveness, and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Attitude: Passionate and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to excellence.
• Sales Orientation: Proven ability to identify customer needs, recommend appropriate products or services, and successfully close sales.
• Analytical Skills: Capable of understanding and interpreting sales data to inform decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership: Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.

Note: This is a full-time position requiring five and a half working days per week, with Saturday mornings being mandatory.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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