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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 2,700+ shops across Europe. We are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 34 stores located across Ireland and a growing Omnichannel business. We employ over 350 people and were certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024. We are currently recruiting for an E-commerce Manager to join our Headquarters, located in Ballincollig, Co. Cork What you will do: 1. Strategy & Performance Management: · Develop and implement e-commerce strategies to boost revenue and customer loyalty. · Optimize the web shop and future app for performance, user experience , and customer journey. · Oversee web analytics and data-driven initiatives to optimize performance · Enhance personalization strategies for digital campaigns and content. · Manage web shop annual sales forecast and plan 2. Digital Marketing & Campaigns · Plan and manage digital campaigns, and collaborate with internal teams to target these campaigns effectively · Execute promotions in web and future app, considering forecasts and capacities. · Manage the budget for digital marketing, focusing on performance and ROI. · Plan, prepare, test and schedule email newsletters 3. Product & Price Management · Manage price and assortment strategies with category management team. · Implement sales measures based on market analysis and customer behaviour. · Optimise online assortment based on performance data and customer feedback. · Implementation of A/B testing to enhance product presentation, price, and promotions. 4. Process and Interface Management · Optimize end-to-end e-commerce processes. · Improve interfaces between e-commerce, logistics, and customer service and work closely with IT to enhance the platform. · Develop standard processes for efficient handling of orders, returns, and complaints. 5. Innovation & Trend Management · Identify and implement new technologies to drive digital growth · Conduct market and competitive analyses to uncover new opportunities · Develop pilot projects to introduce innovative features or business models in online retail. What you will bring: · 3-5 years proven experience in e-commerce management, digital marketing, or a similar role. · Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, web analytics, and digital marketing tools · Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and CRM systems · Performance analysis- KPI tracking and reporting skills · Strong analytical skills and a keen sense of market trends and customer needs. · Ability to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams · Own transport and full driving license Why join us? · Competitive Salary · Hybrid Working Arrangements · Flexible start and Finish times · Pension · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Mechanical Apprentice
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Virginia, Co. Cavan. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
Special Seating Clinician
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Special Seating Clinician to join our team in Sandymount . Contract Type: Permanent full-time. Contract Hours: 35 hrs per week. Salary Scale: €57,771 - €68,385pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days. Overview of the Post: SeatTech is a leading national provider of special seating solutions to wheelchair users with complex needs, and this role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary clinical, engineering and technical team to provide a user-focussed service. The Special Seating Clinician works in partnership with SeatTech colleagues in the delivery of wheelchair and special seating assessments, and equipment selection, prescription and provision. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Service Delivery: In supporting the provision of a high-quality special seating service, the Special Seating Clinician independently carries a clinical caseload, which involves: • Working in partnership with colleagues and service users, taking into account the service user’s ability, needs and preferences • Communicating effectively with colleagues, service users, relatives, carers and other related professionals • Delivery of a quality clinical service to include: - Assessment - Prescription - Delivery - Handover - Review of posture positioning and related mobility equipment, to meet individual service user requirements • Being accountable for documentation of service user intervention according to the norms of their profession and the requirements of SeatTech Service Development: The Special Seating Clinician plays a pivotal role in the development of the service as a whole, and contributes to the formation of a strategy for the service to help ensure its sustainability into the future. Current service development priorities in which the successful applicant will be involved include: • Supporting the review, further development, and promotion of the SeatTech suite of seating assessment training courses • Establishing collaborative research partnerships with third-level education institutions • Transitioning to digital technologies Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: • An honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy • Current CORU Registration • Training in anatomy & physiology and understanding of the principles of postural management & seating assessment • Three year’s experience of working in the sector, with specific experience in the area of wheelchairs and adaptive seating • Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development • Strong presentation skills • Full Class B driving licence Desirable Criteria: • Postgraduate research experience • Significant (>3 years) independent seating assessment experience • SeatTech Level 1 & Level 2 seating assessment training course attendance, or equivalent • Knowledge & understanding of the social model of disability and its implications to service delivery • Experience of delivering and assessing CPD training courses and/or seminars • Experience in the supervision of staff or students • Experience of liaising with and fostering relationships with different organisations and third-level institutions This position is open to clinicians with significant experience in the area. Applicants with less experience are also encourage to apply, and may be considered with modified job description & pay scale. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Qualified Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a Full-time qualified Groomer for our Ashbourne Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI related bonus · Certified Great Place to Work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Electrical Apprentice
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in the Monaghan catchment area. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: • Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. • Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. • Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSD’s, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. • Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. • Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS – SAP). Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
Social Care Workers - Children's Residential Services
Tusla is recruiting Social Care Workers, Social Care Leaders, Deputy Social Care Managers and Social Care Managers for our Residential and Special Care services across Ireland. The jobs will be throughout all of Ireland in Children Residential Services Units and Special Care Units. REIMAGINE YOUR SOCIAL CARE CAREER Tusla Residential Care provide interventions to support the wellbeing of young people aged 13 to 17. By joining the Residential Care team, you will deliver care to young people using therapeutic connections and care models. Our teams encourage positive physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing and the development of positive attachments through relationship building. Tusla is recruiting Social Care Workers, Social Care Leaders, Deputy Social Care Managers and Social Care Managers for our Residential and Special Care services across Ireland. RESIDENTIAL CARE Children’s Residential Services aim to provide a physically, emotionally and psychologically safe space in which children and young people can heal, develop and move forward in their lives. While the majority of children and young people placed in Children’s Residential Services are there because of family problems and others have experienced neglect or some other form of abuse, most are placed in Residential Care because of their behaviour is too challenging to be managed in any other care setting. It is also the case that some young people actually choose a placement in Residential Care because they do not wish to be placed with any family but their own. Other children and young people are placed in Children’s Residential Centres while Social Workers work with their families and others to determine where their needs can best be met into the future. SPECIAL CARE SERVICES Young people referred to Special Care Services are between 11 and 17 years, very vulnerable, sometimes very challenging, with complex psychological and sociological profiles, high numbers of previous placements which have frequently broken down. Special Care is short term, stabilising and safe care in a secured therapeutic environment. The aim of the Special Care intervention is to provide an individualised programme of support and skilled therapeutic intervention which will enable the child/young person to stabilise and then move to a less secure placement based on the assessed needs of that child/young person. PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO TUSLA CAREER'S WEBSITE
Postdoctoral Research Development Associate In Computer Systems
Purpose of Position: The National College of Ireland seeks innovative and motivated researchers to become Postdoctoral Research Development Associates. The successful candidates will join the Cloud Competency Centre (CCC) and play a pivotal role in EU-funded projects enabling sustainable digital transformation for European businesses and focusing on computer systems and advanced digital skills. Position: 30-Month Postdoctoral Research Development Associate in Computer Systems (3 positions) Reporting to: Head of the Cloud Competency Centre Purpose: Affiliated with the Cloud Competency Centre, a research centre renowned for its expertise in high-performance computing, parallel processing, open data, and distributed ledger technologies, the appointees will undertake original research in computer systems, including operating systems, distributed systems, systems architecture, and optimising compilers. Additionally, the roles include significant research development responsibilities, such as proposal coordination, managing collaborations, and overseeing grant applications. The CCC promotes flexible working conditions, embracing remote collaboration and flexible working hours, ensuring optimal productivity and work-life balance for its team. At the CCC, we recognise the evolving landscape of work and understand the importance of providing a work environment that accommodates the needs and preferences of our diverse team. We firmly believe that offering flexible working conditions is essential for attracting leading researchers. Here at the CCC, our commitment to flexibility goes beyond location. We understand that individuals have different working styles, rhythms, and personal commitments. As such, we encourage flexible work hours, enabling our team members to adapt their schedules to suit their individual needs, as long as the required outcomes and deadlines are met. This flexibility ensures that you have the autonomy to structure your workday effectively, allowing for optimal productivity and personal well-being. Furthermore, we provide the necessary tools and technologies to facilitate seamless collaboration and communication. Our state-of-the-art digital infrastructure allows remote team members to participate fully in meetings, discussions, and project collaborations, ensuring that the distance does not hinder the exchange of ideas and knowledge. Key Relationships: Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post. Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. 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Warehouse Operative
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Are you a warehouse operative looking for a challenge, high energy and love learning every day? We are looking for Warehouse Operatives who are ambitious and match our values (trust, respect, responsibility, and recognition). Your role will be varied, picking in all of our different product categories. We can provide set days off to support your work life balance and a training plan which will get you up to speed. We rely heavily on your input and effort and in return you will receive a competitive hourly rate! What you'll do • Flexible shifts. Our warehouse is open 24 hours a day, we provide a 3-week roster to allow our employees to have a better work life balance• Move, pick and load all food types and non-food products• Ensure stock is received, stored, packed and transported according to the highest standards• Work in both ambient and temperature-controlled environments• Working in selections, you will be responsible for picking goods onto pallets to meet our store’s needs• You will work with a voice operated headset which will guide you where to go and what you need to pick, this is the role of an order picker in the selections department• You will work towards structured performance targets so each day you will know what tasks you need to complete What you'll need • Comfortable with Manual Handling Equipment, such as an order picker forklift• A flexible can-do attitude• Preferably, experience within a warehouse environment• A good team player• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl• €15.10 rising to €17.40 per hour after 3 years (supplementary pay outlined below)• Unsocial hours worked (12am to 7am) • Flexiwage will allow you to split your monthly pay over the month - weekly or fortnightly options available• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata• Company pension after 1 year• Genuine opportunities for career development• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development• Circle K and Private Health Insurance discounts available for all employees• Bike to Work Scheme• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10 • €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40• €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40• €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a fixed term qualified Groomer for our Finglas Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with Great Place to Work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day · Employee assistance programme · Store Christmas Party · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform
Assistant Manager
As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager. In this role you will be a key member of the store management team and will report to the Store Manager. What are we looking for? To be successful in this role you will be a dedicated and experienced retail professional. You will lead by example and inspire our retail colleagues to maximise sales and deliver excellent customer service. As an Assistant Manager you will ensure that the store is well merchandised and continually look at ways to develop and improve business performance within the Departments that you are responsible for.Working closely with the Store Manager you will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a coaching management style, being clear, open and honest. You will ensure retail colleagues are trained to the highest of standards whilst having the ability to take corrective action when necessary.The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude towards their role. With a record of meeting targets you will be career focused and self-motivated to get the best from your team.In return, we offer a great salary, along with additional benefits and the opportunity to progress within an ever-growing business. Why The Range? Working for The Range is no ordinary job. We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. Much of this success is thanks to our talented and passionate teams. From retail opportunities nationwide to innovative roles in our Head Office and fulfilment positions at our state of the art distribution centres, you’re sure to find the role to match your skills and your ambition. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our colleagues and make the future extraordinary. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
