Store Manager

<p>Intersport Elverys is a recognised market leader and innovator in sports retail and our retail network in the Irish market now stands at 44 stores. The Intersport Elverys brand is one of the biggest supporters of Irish sport – championing participation at every level, from grassroots clubs and community events to elite teams and athletes on the national stage. In addition to our title sponsorship of Mayo GAA, we are proud retail partners to the IRFU, Connacht Rugby, Tipperary GAA, VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, Basketball Ireland, Sligo Rovers, and St Patrick’s Athletic. Our commitment goes beyond sponsorship; it’s about helping to build a healthier, more active Ireland by supporting the communities where sport lives and grows.</p><p><br><strong>Job Scope: </strong>Our Store Managers are responsible for the overall operations and sales performance of our stores and ensuring that the right people and product are in place to achieve and exceed Company expectations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Every aspect of day-to-day operations in the store, including sales, staff, customer experience, security, health & safety, stock and resources management.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Meet and exceed store targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Recruit, train, coach and manage staff in line with company policies, ensuring fairness and consistency to all.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Manage all cash, wage costs, budgets and systems administration as required (TMS, SAP, etc).</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Drive excellent Visual Merchandising in store to engage, inspire and educate the consumer.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Ensure all in-store services are suitably staffed and promoted, e.g. Safesize, Assisted Selling, etc.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Be security conscious within the store and stock rooms – monitor potential shoplifters and follow security guidelines to deter pilferage and protect stock. </p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Responsible for overall Health & Safety in store. Ensure all staff are fully trained and following company policies and procedures with regard to Health & Safety.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span><span style="color: black;">Identify current and future customer requirements & develop </span>additional non-direct business.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Ensure successful implementation of projects in line with company expectations.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Deliver excellent store standards consistently in line with business audit requirements.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Key holder and main call out person in the event of alarm activation.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Provide cover for other stores as required.</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Any other activities as required in order to ensure the successful operation of the store.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><u>Qualifications, skills and experience:</u></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>2/3 years retail management experience (dependent on store grade).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Excellent interpersonal, communication, people management and leadership skills.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Passionate about the delivery of an excellent customer experience with an understanding of how this drives sales and affects the bottom line.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Experience in Visual Merchandising desirable.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Strong product knowledge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Proficient IT knowledge including Excel, Email, SAP.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>3rd Level Business/Retail Management Qualification beneficial but not essential.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><strong>Additional Benefits include;  </strong></p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Employee in-store discount</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Learning & Development (Online training platform, Next Gen Management Programme, Education Assistance, Study & Exam Leave)</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Service Awards</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Employee Assistance Programme</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Company Sick Pay Scheme/Maternity/Paternity Top Up commensurate with experience</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Employee Referral Programme</p><p>·<span style="font-family: ">        </span>Momentous Life-Events/Life Milestones acknowledgement</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><em>Note: This job description is not a static document and doesn’t propose to cover every aspect of this role. Duties and responsibilities of this role may vary in the future.</em></p>