Retail Team Leader

Dairygold Co-op Superstores is accepting applicants for a Retail Team Leader position in Raheen Co-op Superstores Co.

Limerick.
About Dairygold Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare.

In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear.

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative.

With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of 1.4 billion.

The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

About the Opportunity With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business.

As the successful candidate you will report into the site manager.

Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead by example a safety-first culture, driving the safety agenda on site.

Deliver on Co-Op Super Stores commitment to excellence in customer experience in store.

Optimisation of sales & the continuous improvement of the store so that targets are met & exceeded.

Deliver excellent section standards consistently in line with operational requirements including merchandising & floor standards.

Assist in leading a motivated, engaged & enabled sales team ensuring colleagues receive relevant updates & ongoing development.

Manage weekly deliveries, ensuring best practice in stock control, ordering & ensuring availability of the relevant category products as required.

Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures; legislation & audit standards.

Assist in business administration as required, including managing cash, stock, systems etc.

The successful candidate will have: A proven track record in retailing with strong product knowledge is a prerequisite for this role, a relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential.

A keen understanding of our business with strong commercial awareness.

A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer experience.

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Strong organisational, planning & time management skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to demonstrate initiative with a solutions-oriented approach.

Self-motivated and prepared to be flexible when the occasion demands.

Proficient IT skills including MS Office, POS, email etc What Dairygold will offer you: Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.

We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.

We have a competitive company pension scheme.

Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.

We offer contributions towards healthcare.

Paid Family Leave.

We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support.

Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success.

By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.

We pride ourselves on our culture and values.

We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club.

Company sick pay scheme.

Permanent Contracts (unless otherwise specified).

Training and up-skilling opportunities to help progress your career within Dairygold.

Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives.

Employee Service Awards.

Employee Discount* Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation.

Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work.

Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability.

Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email seanodonovan@Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today.

*employee discount subject to T&C's A full role profile is available on request.

Skills: Customer service People Management Communication

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