Supervisor - 16 Hour Permanent Contract

About Seasalt

Seasalt began in 1981 as a small shop in Penzance, originally serving local mariners with workwear and artists with durable overalls. Since then, it has developed into a major UK lifestyle brand with more than 80 stores across the UK and Ireland, over 400 wholesale partners, and a growing online business. Despite its expansion, the company says it has stayed true to its founding values.

The brand places strong emphasis on quality clothing, excellent customer care, and community connection. As it continues to expand in the UK and overseas, Seasalt focuses on delivering a high standard at every customer touchpoint, including its warehouse, stores, and customer service teams. The company also highlights its recognition as a “Best Place to Work” winner at the Drapers Awards.

Role overview

Seasalt is hiring a Supervisor for its Cork store on a 16-hour permanent contract. In this role, you will step in to lead the store and team when needed, provide strong customer service, keep the shop presentation at a high standard, and support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with day-to-day operations.

Key duties

• Help the management team build a customer-first service culture across the store.
• Coach Sales Advisors on selling additional services, using omni-channel tools, collecting customer information, and recommending complementary products.
• Support the leadership team in improving sales, profitability, and consistent achievement of KPIs.
• Ensure visual merchandising, window displays, and store presentation follow company standards and make the most of commercial opportunities.
• Train Sales Advisors so they understand the brand, products, design inspiration, and services in depth.
• Share store performance updates with the team and wider business stakeholders, including feedback, risks, and opportunities to improve sales.
• Assist with store operations including stock control, loss prevention, incident reporting, escalation procedures, health and safety, GDPR, cash handling, key-holder duties, and store safety standards.
• Act as a key holder and take sole responsibility for running the store when required.

What the company is looking for

Success in this role calls for a natural coach who enjoys helping others build product knowledge and deliver excellent service. You should be commercially aware, motivated by sales targets, and comfortable working toward KPIs. A calm and adaptable approach is important, especially when handling challenging situations or periods of change. The role also requires confidence in giving feedback and sharing ideas with management to improve performance.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of €14.90.
• 31 days of paid annual leave for full-time equivalent staff, with additional leave awarded based on length of service.
• Uniform allowance.
• 50% employee discount.
• Health Cash Plan covering everyday health expenses, plus access to a virtual GP service available 24/7.
• Employee Assistance Programme via Retail Trust, offering round-the-clock support including counselling and mental health help.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions of 7%.
• Life assurance cover.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Two paid volunteering days each year through the company’s Do Good Things initiative.
• Employee networks, including an Inclusion Network, to encourage support and development.

Additional information

Seasalt describes itself as an inclusive employer that values individuality, diversity, and flexible working where possible. The company encourages applications from a wide range of candidates and says it is happy to support reasonable adjustments during recruitment and beyond. For accessibility or recruitment process support, candidates are asked to contact careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk.

The company states that it cannot accept CVs or applications submitted by email. The application closing date is 15 July 2026, although the vacancy may close sooner, so early application is recommended.

Reference: IND-748.

Working arrangement

This is an onsite contract role based in Cork, County Cork, Ireland.