Assistant Manager

About the Role

Sports Direct has established itself as a leading retail success story throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe, with ambitious expansion plans. We seek a passionate and commercially focused Assistant Manager to spearhead team leadership and drive continued store success.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire the team to uphold company standards and deliver exceptional customer service consistently.
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere for colleagues.
• Implement succession planning to develop and retain top talent within the team.
• Provide immediate feedback and recognize achievements to motivate performance.
• Lead efforts in meticulous visual merchandising aligned with the Sports Direct brand identity.
• Drive sales growth by exceeding targets and optimizing store operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in commercial objectives and brand knowledge across the team.

Your Development

We are dedicated to supporting your personal and career growth through comprehensive learning and development initiatives, including an induction program and a variety of career-enhancing courses offering national qualifications.

Candidate Profile

• Proven recent management experience in retail.
• Strong enthusiasm for retail and team leadership.
• Confident leader able to inspire, motivate, and challenge the team.
• Data-driven and goal-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.
• A strong ambition to excel and promote Sports Direct's values and culture internally and externally.

Additional Information

Annual salary of €41,500 plus bonus.

Benefits

• Attractive monthly and quarterly commercial bonus schemes.
• Access to company pension plan.
• 10% discount on group health insurance policy.
• Participation in Frasers 1200 incentive program.
• Wide variety of development courses with nationally recognized qualifications.
• Group-wide 20% discount across all Frasers Group brands.
• Holiday pay entitlement.
• 40% discount on branded uniform.