Electrical Department Manager & Purchaser
Company: Topline Heavins & Euronics
Location: In-store — Shannon Retail Park, Athlone, Westmeath N37 E763
Type: Full-time, permanent — Minimum 40 hours per week
Salary: €40,000–€50,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week. No Sunday trading and no late evenings.
Reports to: General Manager (working closely with the directors on buying and promotional strategy)
Direct reports: Electrical department sales staff / product specialists / Admin Staff / Warehouse Staff
About the role
We're looking for a commercially sharp Electrical Department Manager & Purchaser to take full ownership of the electrical and appliance side of our superstore, the Euronics business. Electrical is one of our biggest and fastest-growing categories, both on the shop floor and across our nationwide online business, so getting the buying and pricing right is central to the store's success.
This is a role for someone who knows appliances and consumer electronics, understands how buying groups and supplier promotions work, and can turn sharp buying into strong margin. You'll own the range, the supplier relationships, the pricing, and the department team, and you'll work directly with the directors on promotional and buying strategy.
A genuine work-life balance: no Sunday trading and no late evenings, a real rarity in retail.
Key responsibilities
BUYING & PURCHASING
● Purchasing for the full Euronics / electrical and appliance range
● Manage our Euronics buying-group relationship and make the most of group terms
● Work supplier promotions and special offer agreements (SOAs) to maximise margin
● Build and manage relationships with brand suppliers (LG, Samsung, Bosch, and others) and negotiate deals
● Maintain optimal stock levels; actively manage slow-moving and dead stock, and run clearance where needed
PRICING & MARGIN
● Set and manage pricing across the electrical range
● Protect and grow category margin, monitoring competitor pricing
● Identify and act on negative-margin or underperforming lines
● Own the electrical department's sales and margin targets
RANGE & CATEGORY
● Plan the range and select products in line with demand and market trends
● Support the online business with product, pricing, and promotional input, feeding into the directors' digital operation
TEAM & FLOOR
● Supervise and develop electrical department staff and product specialists
● Drive strong product knowledge, merchandising, and customer service standards on the electrical floor
● Support the wider store team as part of the senior on-site management group
Requirements & skills
● Category buying / purchasing experience, ideally in electrical, appliance, or consumer electronics retail
● Commercial acumen: confident with pricing, margin management, and promotional planning
● Supplier negotiation: proven ability to secure and manage good terms
● Product knowledge: strong understanding of appliances, electrical, and/or consumer electronics
● Systems-comfortable: confident with EPOS, stock systems, and pricing data / spreadsheets
● Team leadership: experience supervising and developing a department team
● Communication: clear, positive communication with suppliers, colleagues, and customers
DESIRABLE
● Experience working within a buying group (Euronics, Topline, or similar)
● An interest in AI and automation, and how they can improve store and online operations
What we offer
● Salary of €40,000–€50,000 per year, depending on experience
● A minimum 40-hour week with no Sunday trading and no late evenings — a real work-life balance that's rare in retail
● Full ownership of a large, growing category in a well-established, multi-banner superstore
● The chance to shape buying and pricing strategy, working directly with the directors
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
