Store Manager

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

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.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse Sales performance of categories within the store so that targets and KPI's are met and exceed
• Lead, motivate and manage team while ensuring all training requirements are met
• Liaise Daily with Area Manager
• Oversee operations, complete procedures and ensure best practice
• Dealing with customers in person and remotely
• Stock control and ordering stock
• Advising customers and demonstrating product knowledge
• Quality control of products
• Handling cash and collecting monies due
• Adhering and implementing Health and Safety
• Dealing with purchasing groups
• Tele sales

Qualifications and skills

The role is five and half day week with Saturdays mandatory.

• Experience of dealing with / selling Agri products including feeds, fertilisers, coal ect would be a distinct advantage
• Able to demonstrate autonomy and responsiveness
• Passionate and enthusiastic about the products being sold!
• Sales focused – identifying customers needs, suggesting relevant products or services and closing sales.
• The ability to understand and analyse sales figures.
• Excellent communication and people management skills

Why join us?

In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry Dairy Ireland and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry Dairy Ireland (KDI) employee will not solicit candidates through a non-KDI email address or phone number. In addition, KDI 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). KDI 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 KDI will be from official firm accounts bearing the KDI name.