Retail Store Manager (Full-Time)

Inishowen Co-Op is seeking a dynamic and motivated Retail Store Manager to lead our Buncrana store.

This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to join a trusted, community-focused business with a strong reputation in the Agri, Building and Hardware sectors.

 

Reporting to the GM/CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the store, ensuring efficient operations, excellent customer service, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities include:

🔹 Sales Growth & Cost Management

 

·         Develop strategies to increase sales and manage operational costs.

·         Analyse sales and financial reports to identify improvement opportunities.

🔹 Stock & Inventory

 

·         Monitor stock levels and ensure effective inventory control.

·         Reduce stock losses and improve turnover.

🔹 Debtor Management

 

·         Manage credit control processes to reduce bad debt and maintain cash flow.

🔹 Staff Leadership

 

·         Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing team.

·         Provide coaching and foster a collaborative work culture.

·         Support training and development of staff to build strong and capable teams.

🔹 Customer Focus

 

·         Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

·         Ensure excellent service standards are maintained at all times.

🔹 Operational Excellence

 

·         Ensure compliance with all operational, health & safety, and legal standards.

·         Enforce efficient procedures and store policies.

·         Manage budgets, costs and profitability in line with company objectives.

🔹 Strategy & Innovation

 

·         Develop and adapt sales strategies based on market trends and data.

·         Engage in continuous learning and team development.

·         Liaise with Head Office and other branch managers to ensure consistency in service and standards.

·         Develop strong local customer and supplier relationships to support community engagement.

 

What We’re Looking For

 

·         Proven supervisory or management experience in a retail environment.

·         Knowledge of the Agri and Building sectors (desirable).

·         Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

·         Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work on your own initiative.

·         Computer literate with good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·         A proactive attitude with a focus on results and team development.

 

What We Offer

 

·         Competitive salary (commensurate with experience & qualifications).

·         Ongoing training and professional development.

·         A rewarding role in a well-established and respected local business.

·         A supportive, long-standing team committed to serving the local community.

 

How to Apply

If you have the talent, experience, and attitude to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a covering letter stating the position you're applying for, along with your CV, to recruitment@inishowencoop.com.  Closing date: Thursday, 18th September 2025 at 5:00 PM

Inishowen Co-Op is an equal opportunities employer.

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Retail Assistant – Full-Time
Moville Branch

Applicants are invited to express their interest in being considered for a full-time Retail Assistant position in our Moville Branch. Reporting to the Store Manager, the successful applicant will have responsibility for delivering an excellent Customer experience for shoppers to the store.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ascertain Customers' needs, wants and expectations.
• Providing Customers with information on pricing and product availability.
• Ensure high levels of Customer satisfaction through the delivery of prompt, efficient and courteous service.
• Ensure product is merchandised to highest standards.
• Manage point of sales process.
• Keep up to date with product knowledge and be able to accurately describe product features and benefits.
• Ensure tills are reconciled at the end of every shift.

To be successful in the role requires individuals to be:

• Well-presented and clearly spoken.
• Friendly and enjoys serving others.
• Positive and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Driven and takes responsibility for ensuring excellent Customer service.
• Experience in the Construction and/or Agri. Sector would be an advantage.
• Ambitious and want to succeed.
• Able to learn quickly.
• Excellent team player.

If you feel you can tick some or all of the above, then we would encourage you to apply by sending a covering letter clearly stating role that you wish to apply for and CV to recruitment@inishowencoop.com. Closing date for receipt of applications will be close of business on Thursday 18th September 2025.

Inishowen Co-Op is an equal opportunities Employer.