Line Manager - Donegal Town

About the Role

Tesco Ireland is actively seeking a Line Manager to lead a department and supervise a team in Donegal Town. This leadership role focuses on ensuring customers receive excellent service, maintaining high standards, and achieving sales targets through effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor your team to provide an exceptional shopping experience by maintaining service quality, product availability, and standards.
• Achieve departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) consistently.
• Make daily operational decisions to support your team's performance and engagement.
• Implement comprehensive training programs, ensuring all team members complete necessary training and hold valid qualifications.
• Manage departmental processes and routines precisely and on schedule.
• Organize and execute seasonal promotions and trade events to maximize sales and store presentation.
• Oversee compliance with safety and legal procedures, establishing plans to resolve any issues.
• Ensure colleagues understand objectives, conduct regular reviews, foster career conversations, and maintain active personal development plans (PDPs).
• Deliver ongoing coaching and constructive feedback to enhance team skills and confidence.
• Create an environment that fuels innovation and personal growth.
• Model a workplace culture where customers enjoy shopping and employees relish their roles.

Additional Duties

• Prioritize customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide service with pride.
• Guarantee availability of products and services at all times.
• Handle merchandise carefully to maintain quality until it reaches customers.
• Maintain clean and organized shop floor and back areas continually.
• Adhere strictly to departmental routines and overall company policies including health and safety guidelines.
• Support colleagues by assisting in other departments when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous management experience is essential.
• A proven passion for delivering excellent experiences for customers and colleagues.
• Adaptability and agility in decision-making within a fast-moving environment.
• A strong track record of meeting key objectives efficiently.
• Recognized as the go-to expert within your area of responsibility.
• Ability to influence senior management and shape departmental strategies.
• Preferably holds experience in the retail sector.

Leadership Qualities

• Building meaningful, collaborative relationships within and beyond the store.
• Displaying warmth and approachability, putting people first in all interactions.
• Exercising resilience and energy to sustain momentum during challenging times.
• Making confident decisions, staying true to personal and organizational values.
• Inspiring others through visible integrity and leading by example at all times.
• Encouraging creativity and welcoming fresh ideas, actively supporting initiatives and improvements.
• Embodying humility while upholding the company's core values.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from €37,500 annually.
• Participation in a bonus scheme.*
• Access to a virtual GP service providing confidential online medical consultations and prescription services, extended to immediate family members at reduced rates.
• 24/7 availability of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering emotional support and wellbeing resources.
• Colleague Clubcard discounts including 10% off in-store and online purchases; exclusive weekend and biannual discounts; ongoing 20% off F&F clothing; and provision of a second card for a family member.*
• Life Insurance coverage.
• Enrollment options in Pension Plan and Save As You Earn schemes.*
• Paid family leave.
• Bike to Work and Commuter support schemes.
• Recognition through Long Service Awards.

*Eligibility criteria and terms apply.

About Tesco Ireland

With a vision to be every customer's preferred shopping destination, Tesco Ireland operates over 190 stores across the country, employing more than 13,000 people. The company actively supports communities through numerous charitable initiatives and partnerships, including providing meals to those in need and collaborating with local suppliers. Tesco is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace environment where every employee feels valued and supported.

Additional Information

Applicants with disabilities or requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to disclose their needs. Communication regarding support can be made through specified contact channels prior to application.