Retail Area Manager - South Dublin & Kildare

Title: Area ManagerLocation: Covering South Dublin & Kildare areasContract Type: Full-time, permanentWorking hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday with flexibility required for occasional evening/weekend work to meet the needs of the business.Closing date: 3rd January 2025 Candidates must be eligible to work full-time within ROI. Garda vetting checks may be conducted for the successful candidate in line with Vision Ireland's garda vetting policy. Job Summary:Apply to work with one of Ireland’s leading Charity Retailers that makes a real difference in the community. Our extensive Retail Operation of 130+ nationwide stores provide support and critical funds to meet the essential services of the nearly 300,000 sight loss client users across the island of Ireland.As a member of the Senior Retail Team, the Area Manager will manage an area of stores as-well as working with the Head of Retail and Regional Managers to contribute to the development of the organisation. You will be responsible for multi store territory management driving both turnover and revenues to achieve in store and regional commercial success through weekly / monthly action planning.The ideal applicant will love to work with a diverse team, have a passion for retail, coaching and developing those around you. The success of the Vision Irelands stores are based on becoming a part of the local community and its ability to build excellent relationships with the in-store teams, it’s local surrounding area and network of stores.If you have experience in an equivalent retail management role, can clearly demonstrate a motivational leadership style, deliver excellent store standards, and exceed targets than this may be the perfect career path for you. Principal Duties:Meet and exceed ongoing retail store sales targets.Management oversight of all shops in territory to include the management of the shop manager, organisation of social activation staff and knowledge of volunteer cohort.Conduct regular shop visits to include shop checklist and floor walks to ensure that shop is set up for commercial success, has sufficient stock of necessary items & supplies to complete weekly operations.Review of shop performance versus plan, shop category sales, pricing, donations , Tougher stock, floor space usage , rail usage.Ensure that inter shop stock transfer is in operation, that value from donated stock is maximized and that Vision Ireland stock rotation policy is in operation.Identify shop improvements with store manager on an ongoing basis and conduct performance management meeting with shop managers – deal with any disciplinary and HR issues that may arise in the area.Shop manager recruitment; conduct interviews, maximize options in event of manager stepping down for any reason, develop volunteers and social activation staff.Report to Head of Retail/Region on any shop issues and to office manager on weekly shop sales.Assist shop managers in implementing a fundraising program for the year.Ensure that target profit returns are achieved in the shops across the area, demonstrating strong commercial acumen through weekly action planning.Ability to work digitally with a future focused attitude toward technologyPromotion of the VISION IRELAND brand through a variety of local channels in a cost effective manner whilst ensuring communications are in keeping with brand standards.Responsibility for all health and safety in accordance with statutory obligations to include training, adherence to fire procedures and maintenance of all safety and first aid equipmentBenefits of working with VISION IRELAND:Full-time permanent contracts with ample opportunities for career progression across a large nationwide network of retail stores.Competitive salary and annual leave.Educational sponsorship assistance and support.Employee Assistant ProgrammeCompanywide learning and development opportunities.Selection Criteria:  Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate to be successful in the role.  Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory:Relevant third level qualification.Achievement of all income and expenditure budgets and related KPIsExperience in effective leadership and management of Retail Management teamFlexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business.Full driving licenceConsistent quality approach to delivery of retail servicesAdherence to legislation, standards and guidelinesPrior retail management experience.Customer focused with a drive for meeting sales targets.Team building and motivational skills.Creativity and innovation.Integrity and trust.Time management and organisational skills. Desirable:Prior fashion based retail experience.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:VISION IRELAND is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. VISION IRELAND is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilities.