General Store Manager, Co. Wicklow
Are you an experienced retail or hospitality leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and leading high-performing teams?
Our client is one of Ireland's most iconic lifestyle and destination businesses, attracting visitors from across the country to enjoy a unique blend of premium retail, hospitality, and natural beauty. Set within stunning surroundings in the heart of Wicklow the business is renowned for its carefully curated collection of fashion, homeware, gifting, and lifestyle brands, alongside its celebrated café and food offering, which showcases the very best in quality, service, and customer experience.
They are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven General Store Manager to lead this flagship location. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex and vibrant operation spanning retail, hospitality, food, and concession businesses, while shaping the future success of a highly respected Irish brand.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, leading large teams, driving commercial results, and ensuring an outstanding experience for every customer who visits.
Package
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Excellent salary DOE
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Performance-related bonus
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Pension scheme
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23 days holidays
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Excellent discounts
Responsibilities of this General Store Manager er job include:
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Lead, inspire, and develop management teams across retail, food, and hospitality departments.
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Drive sales, profitability, and overall business performance, ensuring delivery of financial targets and KPIs.
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Deliver an exceptional customer experience while maintaining the highest operational standards.
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Take full ownership of store performance, including P&L, labour management, stock control, and cost management.
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Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.
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Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and operational standards.
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Create a positive, high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, and talent development.
Experience required for this General Store Manager job include:
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5+ years' senior management experience within retail, food retail, or department Store environment.
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Proven experience managing a large-scale operation with full P&L responsibility.
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Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
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Experience leading and developing large teams in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
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Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Passion for customer experience, people development, and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV through the link provided or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn 01 8717604.
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