Store Manager – Deeside Country Store
Location
Deeside Country Store, Richardstown, Duleer, Co Louth, A92 C9XP
About Deeside
Deeside is a modern rural and expanding retail destination serving farmers, gardeners, equine enthusiasts, pet owners and rural community. Combining expert agronomy advice, country supplies and a comprehensive garden centre offering, Deeside prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service, trusted advice and quality products.
Position Summary
The Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance and profitability of the Deeside store. This role ensures excellent customer experiences, strong team performance, effective stock management and delivery of sales targets across all departments including:
- Country Supplies
- Animal Feed
- Garden
- Equine & Pet
- Hardware & Seasonal Products
The successful candidate will lead by example, creating a welcoming retail environment while driving commercial growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, motivate and develop the store team.
- Recruit, train and retain high-performing staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Foster a positive, customer-focused culture.
- Manage staff rotas and labour budgets.
- Ensure excellent communication across all departments.
- Credit control management.
- Recruitment of new staff.
- Implement disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
Sales & Commercial Performance
- Deliver agreed sales, margin and profitability targets.
- Monitor departmental performance and identify growth opportunities.
- Help drive website sales and performance.
- Drive seasonal campaigns and promotional activity.
- Work with suppliers to maximise product performance, merchandising and commercial output.
- Analyse sales reports and implement improvement plans.
- Develop local business relationships to increase customer loyalty.
Customer Experience
- Serve customers and give them product advice.
- Participate in social media videos and product explainer videos.
- Ensure exceptional customer service standards throughout the store.
- Resolve customer issues professionally and efficiently.
- Build relationships with farming, equine, gardening customers & rural community.
- Promote Deeside as the trusted destination for advice and products.
- Support the Agronomy team in delivering expert customer solutions.
Store Operations
- Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the store.
- Serve customers and give them product advice.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and presentation.
- Manage stock control, ordering and replenishment.
- Monitor stock losses and implement controls.
- Ensure pricing accuracy throughout the store.
- Coordinate deliveries and warehouse operations.
Financial Management
- Manage budgets and operating costs.
- Monitor gross margin performance.
- Authorise purchases within agreed limits.
- Prepare monthly management reports.
- Identify opportunities for increased profitability.
- Attend regular management meetings.
Health & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff and customers.
- Conduct regular risk assessments.
- Ensure all training records remain up to date.
- Maintain compliance with chemical, feed and agricultural product regulations.
Essential Requirements
Experience
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.
- Experience serving customers.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Experience managing stock and budgets.
- Store management a clear advantage.
Skills
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Good organisational and planning abilities.
- Strong IT and reporting skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Desirable Experience
- Agricultural, horticultural or rural retail background.
- Garden Centre management experience.
- Agronomy or farm supply knowledge.
- Experience retail management systems.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about rural retail.
- Commercially minded.
- Energetic and proactive.
- Customer-focused.
- Professional and approachable.
- A strong team builder.
- Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Performance bonus scheme.
- Staff discount across all departments.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing business.
- Company pension scheme.
- Supportive and ambitious working environment.
Be a key part of an exciting, progressive and successful team!
Applications to
Please contact Brian White on the email address [email protected] or 087 108 6765.
Include cover letter and CV.
Pay: €40,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
