Operational Support Manager
Contract : Permanent
Location : Dublin Region
Closing date for applications : 1st August
We are currently seeking a proactive, results-driven individual to support the delivery of our retail goals. If you thrive on driving sales through people leadership, responding to business needs and driving action, and proactive problem-solving, then we’d love to hear from you.
In the UK, we are very proud to have been recognised in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work ’, one of only 11 in the ‘very large’ employers category.
The role
The Mobile Store Manager is a dynamic role that will require the successful candidate to be both proactive in problem-solving and flexible, responding to business needs.
The role will be a combination of providing on-the-ground management cover in stores and proactively working with RSMs / DSMs to identify opportunities to drive commercial results across the division.
What to expect from the role
The role will focus on three key elements and support the division with specific focus areas across these three :
- Revenue Driving : Supporting key stores in driving increased revenue. Supporting and motivating the in-store team on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store’s targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs while setting an example in exemplary customer service.
- Operational and Customer Service Excellence : Implementing and leading on operational excellence in stores across the division. Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store to deliver customer service excellence.
- People Focus : Onboarding and inducting store management and driving excellence in people management and development across the division. Providing management cover in key stores where there are vacancies, resource gaps, or holiday cover is needed.
The successful candidate
This role will require flexibility and proactivity. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable people leader and a passionate team player who will drive results in ambiguous circumstances.
Prior store manager experience will set the candidate up to make an impact quickly. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring, and delivering in their role.
An ideal candidate will have :
Ability to travel and drive extensively across the divisionUnderstanding that you may need to be away from home during the week occasionallyProven experience in driving sales and profitability in a top-turnover store, potentially in a multi-site or dual-site roleOperational excellenceAbility to understand the importance of Pandora’s local and global business strategy, with the ability to translate these into effective store, regional, and divisional KPIsExperience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identifiedStrong relationship and communication skills to foster collaborative teamworkThe ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needsA positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core valuesAbility to deliver results and drive success in uncertain or ambiguous situationsWhy work with us?
Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none.
Our generous benefits package includes :
A highly competitive salaryMonthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!)A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality!Generous employee discountAccess to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discountsFree support for you and your loved ones through ‘Retail Trust’ on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots moreParties, incentives and gifts throughout the year