Area Manager – Carlow / Laois

Drive sales. Lead teams. Deliver results.

Our client, a large and rapidly growing grocery retailer, is seeking an experienced Area Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of stores across Carlow and Laois.

This is a high-profile role for a commercially focused retail leader who can drive sales, improve store performance and develop Store Managers to deliver consistently strong results.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to build a long-term career with a growing retail business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sales, commercial and operational performance of the area.
• Lead and manage Store Managers, setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
• Coach, motivate and develop Store Managers to achieve and exceed targets.
• Analyse key performance indicators and identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
• Drive high standards across customer service, sales, stock management and store operations.
• Conduct regular store visits and work closely with the Sales Executive to maximise performance.
• Develop and implement annual business plans and staffing strategies.
• Support new store openings, refurbishments and re-openings.
• Monitor and optimise stock flow, cash management and operational performance.
• Provide commercial analysis and feedback to support key business projects.
• Ensure area performance is aligned with wider company objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline or at least three years of management experience.
• Proven experience in retail management, ideally with multi-site responsibility.
• A strong commercial and sales mindset with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A motivated, flexible and results-driven approach.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Genuine ambition to build a long-term career in retail.

The Package

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension after six months
• Employee discounts across selected partners
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Marriage leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training and ongoing career development
• Fully expensed company car

If you are an ambitious retail leader who can drive sales, develop people and deliver results across multiple stores, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.

For more information, please apply today.

Area Manager, Operations Manager, Retail Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Carlow, Laois