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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 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our new store in Galway! Inital training will take place in one of our leinster so applicants must have transportation to facilitate onboarding. Travel costs will be provided. An Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the daily business operations of the store. The Assistant Manager reports to the Store Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. What you will do: · Provide customer advice with the aim of optimising customer approach and loyalty. This includes advertising all products and services and referring customers to regional or digital customer services. · Ensure an attractive, clean, and tidy appearance of the stores at all times in accordance with company policies and regulations to create a positive shopping experience for our customers. · Ensure compliance with all processes and regulations such as Money and Product Management, Cash Handling, and Cashier Policy, assigned back office tasks, as well as POS guidelines. · Support the Store Manager and, in consultation with the District Manager, analyse store KPIs and derive measures and actions to improve results. Simultaneously undertake all necessary back office tasks. · Ensure compliance with all process standards, legal and organisational policies, and guidelines within the Corporate Center Standards, as well as Irish regulations, especially health and safety regulations. · Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Ensure the promotion of your professional and personal development in consultation with the store manager and attendance of all assigned staff training within the specified time frame. · Support the Store Manager in creating, developing, and managing a competent, stable store team, and especially support the development of Sales Assistants on product/pet knowledge. Additionally, support new starters with onboarding and sales skills. · Ensure full product availability on the shelves, minimize inventory discrepancies, and maintain high inventory quality. In addition, ensure conscious and efficient use of all environmental and economic resources. Provide support to the Store Manager in establishing correct staff planning in functions and ensure internal communication and information flow. · Provide overall leadership and direction in the absence of the store manager to ensure store is managed in accordance with our business culture of providing excellent customer satisfaction, while creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for our store team. · Engaging, coaching and supporting the store team by recognising and understanding what motivates them. Creating a continuous culture of open communication within your store team. Being the engagement champion for your store to ensure all of the team take part in the company pulse surveys, feedback is acted on. · Supporting and developing new starters through company onboarding and continuous learning to ensure the store has trained employees to meet business needs and sales objectives. Providing feedback at regular intervals to new joiners What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Assistant Store Manager · Business orientation and the ability to step up and lead the store in the absence of the manager · The ability to build strong working relationships with the store manager and the wider store team · An appetite for learning and development demonstrated through self-learning, asking questions, accepting new challenges and taking on company learning opportunities. We aspire to have our Assistant Store Managers on the path to becoming one of our future store managers. · Customer service and management skills · Strong organisational skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff, help customers and work with your manager. Why join us? · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. · Competitive Salary · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! Additional benefits: · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Annual leave starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Refer a friend Scheme · Cycle to work scheme
Sales Assistant, Knocknacarra
Job Description Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter and Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit vibrant, passionate individuals into the role of Sales assistants. Our Sales Assistants have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a Sales Assistant you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Barista, Briarhill
Barista with Café Sol Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. The Café Sol chain of Coffee Shops was brought to Dunnes Stores in 2015. As well as the existing Coffee Shops based in Dublin City Centre, we have introduced a number of Café Sol Kiosks into Dunnes Stores throughout the country. Our kiosks are small coffee shops, located in store where customers can enjoy quality food and great coffee in a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. Our team place a huge emphasis on the quality of coffee, as well as the level of service provided to our customers. We are currently looking to recruit vibrant, passionate individuals into the role of barista to join the team in our Café Sol Kiosk in store. Our baristas have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about coffee. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer-facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. Experience in a coffee shop / café environment is not essential while the ability to prepare hot drinks is preferable. As a barista, you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment as well as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Furniture Sales Manager Commercial Sales
EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 300 people We are looking for a Commercial Sales and Business Development Specialist for the East of Ireland region to join our ever expanding Team. Commercial Sales and Business Development Specialist The successful candidate will be responsible for B2B business development and sales with Construction Companies, Property Developers, Auctioneers and Property Rental Companies. Key Responsibilities · Drive Sales growth in the Commercial sector. · Determine specific sales and marketing fundamentals to generate and grow client base · Identify new markets and business opportunities. · Proactively establish and maintain relationships within the commercial sector. · Establish business opportunities through networking with interior designers and architects · Demonstrate and present products · Attend trade exhibitions, industry events, conferences · Gather market and client information and report back · Submit quotations and tenders in accordance with customer requirements. Skills & Experience CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Rigid Driver
Location: Galway, Co. Galway Payment: Terms: Full Time Last Updated: 11th April 2024 Reports to: Area Sales & Operations Manager Main Purpose: To Deliver Oil Products to homes and businesses in a safe and timely manner. To be the face of Corrib Oil, who can both retain and attract new business and pass on new leads to Sales/Operations Manager wherever possible. Key Requirements:
Office Administrator
Description JJ Rhatigan & Company is one of Ireland’s leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for an Office Administrator based in our Galway Head Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on award winning multi-million-euro projects. Key duties & responsibilities:
Studio/Warehouse Assistant
The Role: EZ Living Furniture requires a fixed term studio /warehouse assistant individual for their ecommerce warehouse & studio in Galway. The right candidate must have experience in painting, furniture assembly & the capability to lift heavy furniture around sets and in/out of stores. We are looking for a self-motivated and hard-working individual. The main focus of the role will be to work closely with the Studio team on a daily basis to construct & maintain numerous sets. The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 300 people. Responsibilities: Requirements: · You will be a team player, hardworking and conscientious with strong motivational skills · Experience of interiors and/or set design or visual merchandising is an added bonus but not a requirement · Ability to assemble and disassemble furniture · Work well in a fast paced & busy environment · Strong organisational & time management skills · Work well within a team and on your own initiative · Strong communication skills *Please note* this is a physically demanding role with a lot of lifting of furniture involved on a daily basis. Experience Required · Knowledge and experience in maintenance - i.e. DIY · Driving The Person Collaborative Pays Attention to detail Ability to prioritise CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Receptionist
The purpose of this role is to provide front of house service to customers in the office while also been the first point of contact on our phone lines and carry out administration duties. This role provides first class service to our customers. Activity Management: •First point of contact for our phone lines, directing calls to the relevant parties •Providing a high level of customer service to our clients •Opening & distribution of post •Administration duties Customer Service: •Friendly rapport with customers as the first point of contact for Arachas •Welcoming of customers to the office location along with ensuring relevant documentation is completed on arrival •Put customers at the heart of everything you do, aiming to delight them during every interaction to build loyalty Team Collaboration: •Collaborating with team members •Working alongside a team to ensure the company objectives. •Ensuring customer queries are directed to the relevant teams Compliance: •Ensuring all compliance standards are met Requirements: •Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. •Strong communication skills are essential •Possess a positive, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to and embrace change •Attention to detail. •Possess the ability to manage deadlines & prioritise workload. •The ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to unforeseen events. •A good degree of personal organisation and a structured approach to time and resource management Person Specification: •Experience working in a similar role. •Proficient in Office, including Outlook, Word & Excel •Friendly and assertive manner on the phone •Ability to develop relationships with insurers and clients. •Willingness to learn & develop. •Strong work ethic •Commitment to ongoing professional development
Emergency Medical Controller (E-Call Taker)
Job Title, Grade Code: Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) Grade Code: 6455 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference: NRS14281 Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 3pm Proposed Interview Date (s) The recruitment and selection process for this campaign will be managed by the National Recruitment Service and will involve various stages. The stages of this process are as follows: Stage 1 – Application Form ( www.hse.ie ) Stage 2 – Online Assessments provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 27/05/2024 Stage 3 – Interview provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 24/06/2024 Please note these dates are provisional and are subject to change. For further information on the various stages of the recruitment process for this campaign please refer to Page 2 of the Additional Campaign Information. Taking up Appointment: A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post: National Ambulance Service - National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre Details of the HSE National Ambulance Structure are provided at: https://www.nationalambulanceservice.ie/aboutnationalambulanceservice/ Post holders arising from this recruitment campaign will be based in the National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre in either Ballyshannon, Co Donegal or Tallaght, Co Dublin. A panel may be created for the National Ambulance Service from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Ken Lyons, General Manager NEOC Email: ken.lyons@hse.ie Phone: 0879760013 Details of Service The role and purpose of the National Ambulance Service is to provide a clinically appropriate and timely pre-hospital patient care and intermediate care service. Pre-hospital emergency care and intermediate care services are provided as an integral part of a continuum of care for patients/clients and there is a requirement to work in partnership with other health care providers in both Scheduled and Unscheduled Healthcare Services. Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) post is designed to operate in a communications command and control centre environment in order to control efficiently and effectively the emergency ambulance, intermediate care and first responder services for service users and to cater for the communications needs of the Health Service. Responsible for the efficient and effective call taking of EMS, ICS and related calls and requests in order to meet service user’s needs in a timely manner and within the framework of policies, procedures and guidelines. Additionally, the Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will have a key role in the future operation of alternative referral pathways. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) has a key role in delivering an effective response to emergencies within an established set of performance indicator response times. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will play a lead role in improving communication within and externally to the service, by performing their duties in line with the ethos of customer/client service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery and Performance § Ensure that all requests for EMS and ICS are dealt with appropriately with particular emphasis on “can do” approach ensuring the best outcomes for all patients and clients. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Tenure The current vacancies will be full time and permanent (upon successful completion of training) across Ballyshannon and Tallaght location. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service [1] , as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures [2] . • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Customer driven • Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
