Retail Store Manager Galway

Store Manager – Galway

We are currently partnering with a well\-established retail brand to recruit an experienced Store Manager for a busy Galway location. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong retail leader who is passionate about people development, customer experience, and driving team performance.

You will lead a team of approximately 5 staff, creating a positive, high\-performing store environment while delivering excellent standards across customer service and operations.

The Role

As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the day\-to\-day running of the store, with a strong focus on people management, succession planning, and customer engagement. This role would suit an experienced Store Manager or a confident Assistant Manager ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5, ensuring high engagement and performance
  




• Drive a customer\-first culture, delivering a consistently excellent in\-store experience
  




• Manage day\-to\-day store operations, ensuring standards, procedures, and compliance are met
  




• Identify and develop talent through effective succession planning and ongoing coaching
  




• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and manage performance proactively
  




• Lead by example on the shop floor, motivating the team and setting the tone
  




• Work closely with senior management to achieve store objectives and KPIs
  

Experience & Background

• Strong retail experience in a KPI environment as a Store Manager or Assistant Manager
  




• Proven people management experience, including coaching and team development
  




• A passion for customer service and delivering a positive customer journey
  




• Experience working in a fast\-paced retail environment
  




• Confident decision\-maker with the ability to take ownership of a store
  

What the Team Needs From Their Manager

• A visible, supportive leader who leads from the front
  




• Someone who invests time in developing their people and future leaders
  




• Clear communication and consistency in expectations
  




• A positive, motivating presence that builds trust and engagement
  




• A manager who genuinely cares about both customers and team wellbeing
  

If this sounds like the right next step in your retail career, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Katie today on 045 898 037 / or send your CV to [email protected]