Assistant Store Manager (Galway)

<p>Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland.</p> <p>Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our new store in Galway!</strong></p> <p><strong>Inital training will take place in one of our leinster so applicants must have transportation to</strong> <strong>facilitate</strong> <strong>onboarding. </strong>Travel costs will be provided.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Operational Store Excellence-</strong>Drive operational excellence in your store by ensuring adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results.</p> <p>· <strong>Customer Engagement-</strong> Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere that reflects our commitment to providing a positive and memorable shopping experience.</p> <p>· <strong>Leadership-</strong> Empower your team's growth and success through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. Champion engagement and continuous learning ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our shared success<strong>.</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Merchandising and Inventory-</strong>Curate an enticing shopping experience with impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management.</p> <p>· <strong>Brand Integrity -</strong> Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership.</p> <p><strong>What you will bring:</strong></p> <p>· Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in assistant management roles</p> <p>· Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence.</p> <p>· A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers</p> <p>· Customer service is your passion, organization your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional.</p> <p>· Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must.</p> <p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Competitive Salary</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Employee Discount -</strong> we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon</p> <p>· <strong>Paid leave- </strong>Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave</p> <p>· <strong>Refer a friend scheme</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Advancement Opportunities –</strong> At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.</p> <p>· <strong>Community-</strong>A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals</p> <p>· <strong>Educational Opportunities</strong>-you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training &amp; meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. Assistant Managers are enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme.</p> <p>· <strong>Annual leave</strong> - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6.</p> <p>· <strong>We are closed Easter Sunday, St.</strong> <strong>Stephen’s day and Christmas Day</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Employee assistance programme</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Store Christmas Party</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Cycle to work Scheme</strong></p> <p>· <strong>Free Uniform</strong></p>