Line Manager - Ashbourne

About the Role

Tesco Ireland seeks to appoint a dedicated Line Manager in Ashbourne to lead and support a department and team, ensuring the best shopping experience for customers. As a values-driven company, Tesco focuses on building emotional connections with customers and colleagues alike, supporting personal development with strong leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor your team to consistently provide excellent service, maintain high standards, and ensure product availability.
• Achieve departmental key performance indicators effectively.
• Make daily decisions to empower your team in their roles.
• Execute the training plan, ensuring all staff complete quality training and maintain up-to-date training validation.
• Complete all departmental processes, routines, and systems accurately and punctually.
• Plan and maximize the impact of seasonal, promotional, and trade activities to drive sales and enhance presentation.
• Implement all safety and legal routines, addressing any issues promptly.
• Ensure clear communication of objectives, conduct reviews, career discussions, and maintain active personal development plans (PDP) for colleagues.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to improve team skills across the store.
• Encourage team members to address behavioral issues, enhancing the customer shopping experience.
• Foster an environment that promotes innovation and personal growth.
• Model a workplace culture where customers enjoy shopping and employees take pride in their work.

Additional Duties

• Always prioritize the customer in all activities.
• Build familiarity with customers and serve them with pride.
• Ensure products and services are consistently available.
• Handle products carefully to maintain quality for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on the shop floor and in back areas.
• Adhere to departmental routines using provided training.
• Follow company policies and health and safety procedures.
• Support other departments as needed to assist colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven prior experience in a management role.
• Demonstrated passion for delivering excellent experiences to customers and colleagues.
• Adaptability and agility in decision-making within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet key objectives efficiently.
• Recognition as a reliable point of contact for all departmental queries.
• Capability to influence and shape at a senior level.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.

Leadership Qualities Sought

• Proactively build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues inside and beyond the store.
• Display warmth and approachability in all interactions, prioritizing people-focused values.
• Demonstrate resilience and energy to maintain momentum even in challenging situations.
• Exhibit integrity and inspire confidence by adhering to personal values and setting a positive example.
• Encourage creativity and new ideas, participating actively in innovations and improvements.
• Embody humility and uphold Tesco's core values consistently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at €37,500 per annum.
• Eligibility for bonus scheme.*
• Access to a Virtual GP service offering confidential video consultations and online prescriptions for employees and eligible family members.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional support and wellbeing services under the Wellbeing First initiative.
• Discounted Clubcard benefits including 10% store and online discounts, special discount weekends, and significant offers on F&F clothing, extendable to a family member.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Pension plan participation.*
• Save As You Earn savings scheme.*
• Paid family leave.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Recognition through long service awards.
• Commuter support programs.

*Entry criteria and scheme rules apply.

About Tesco Ireland

Operating since 1997 with over 190 stores nationwide, Tesco employs more than 13,000 people across Ireland and supports thousands of jobs both directly and indirectly. The company partners with over 500 Irish suppliers, many of whom are small to medium enterprises, benefiting thousands of farming families. Tesco is Ireland's largest buyer of Irish food and drink, purchasing €1.6 billion annually. The business prides itself on supporting communities and sustainability through various charitable initiatives and programs.

Inclusion and Support

Tesco fosters an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be themselves and celebrates diversity. The recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, welcoming applicants to request any reasonable adjustments to support them throughout.

Additional Information

Offers are contingent upon providing bank account details before the agreed start date.