Store Manager

About Intersport Elverys

Intersport Elverys is a leading innovator in the sports retail industry in Ireland, operating 44 stores nationwide. The brand actively supports Irish sports at all levels—from community initiatives and grassroots clubs to national elite teams. Notable partnerships include title sponsorship of Mayo GAA and affiliations with IRFU, Connacht Rugby, Tipperary GAA, and more. The company is dedicated to fostering a healthier Ireland through active community involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily retail store operations including sales targets, staff management, customer service, security protocols, health and safety, stock control, and resources allocation.
• Achieve and surpass store sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Recruit, train, and supervise team members while ensuring adherence to company policies fairly and consistently.
• Handle cash management, wage control, budgeting, and administrative systems such as TMS and BC.
• Implement visually engaging merchandising to attract and inform customers.
• Ensure all store services (like Safesize and Assisted Selling) are fully staffed and actively promoted.
• Maintain vigilance around security to prevent stock losses and follow company security guidelines.
• Be accountable for store-wide health and safety standards, ensuring team compliance with all related policies.
• Identify present and emerging customer needs and develop business beyond direct sales.
• Successfully execute company projects and uphold high store standards consistently.
• Act as key holder and primary contact for alarm activations.
• Provide cover for other store locations as necessary.
• Perform other duties essential to smooth store operation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Two to three years of experience in retail management depending on store classification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team management skills.
• Commitment to delivering a superior customer experience with an understanding of its impact on sales and profitability.
• Desirable experience in Visual Merchandising.
• Comprehensive product knowledge relevant to sports retail.
• Competency with IT systems, including Microsoft Excel, email, and SAP software.
• A business or retail management degree is advantageous but not mandatory.

Employee Benefits

• Discount privileges on in-store products.
• Access to learning and development opportunities such as online training, management programs, educational assistance, and exam leave.
• Recognition through service awards.
• Employee assistance programs offering support services.
• Company sick pay and maternity/paternity top-ups based on experience.
• Referral incentives for employee recommendations.
• Celebration of life events and milestones.

Note: The listed responsibilities and duties are subject to change as the company adapts to future business needs.