Assistant Manager Galway Portwest

Full Job Description

PORTWEST RETAIL is a leading Irish owned outdoor retail chain with 4 stores on the Wild Atlantic Way. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5100 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 160 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading outdoor clothing and workwear, safety wear and PPE.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Manager for our Galway store.

The role will involve the following:

• Promoting excellent customer service in store at all times
• Identifying new opportunities to improve store performance
• Lead team on new initiatives that improve store performance and customer experience
• Stock and product promotions management
• Reporting analysis to make recommendations to management to support commercial decisions
• Clear and effective communications with team, management and suppliers.
• Staff supervision through strong and effective leadership
• Delegation of duties to team
• Cost control and efficient management of resources
• Leading team to achieve store KPIs
• Visual Merchandising of the store
• Key holder responsibility

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 1 years retail management experience
• Keen interest in outdoor activities and product knowledge desirable
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong merchandising skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and deliver results through team leadership
• Experience in stock management and Epos systems
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to multi task and work under pressure in a fast paced retail environment

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance and other benefits.

Full training provided.