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Store Manager - IKEA Galway

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  • Galway, Irlanda
  • Ventas y Comercial

Descripción del trabajo

  • ID de la oferta: 347751

  • Fecha de publicación: 03/06/2026



    • IKEA is coming to Galway! IKEA Planning and Order Point, Galway is set to open soon. This new unit brings fresh opportunities, requiring innovative thinking, adaptable solutions, and a dynamic approach—creating an exciting environment for our people to grow and thrive.

    We are seeking a Unit Manager to lead the new team across the whole store. This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong business acumen who is ready to take on a leadership role with full responsibility.

    Galway presents a unique opportunity to broaden your expertise across all aspects of the business. As Unit Manager, you will assume full responsibility for store operations while leading a multi-skilled team in a dynamic and evolving retail environment.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be late summer 2026.
    • The starting salary for this role is €54,610.36 per annum, based on skills and experience.
    • 39 Hours working 5 days per week including evenings and alternate weekends
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

    WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

    Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

    • 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
    • ​iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal​.
    • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks​.

    ..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Leadership responsibility for a team for 2 years plus.
    • You enjoy exploring new ways of working promoting and encouraging change within your team as a way to secure long term growth.
    • Be business minded, customer and co-worker focused.
    • Effective management and collaborative team building mindset. You are skilled at building trust and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.
    • Combining efficiency, inspiration and profitability. You can work both strategically and operationally using flexibility and simplicity to accomplish tasks.
    • You have a customer first mindset that you use to inspire your team, ensuring that the customer experience is in focus in everything they do.
    • Thriving in environments with changing priorities, you will use your experience to guide the creation and administration of targeted plans and budget allocations.
    •Solid understanding of market intelligence data and insights to meet organisational goals and objectives.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Ensuring that the store works ethically and in compliance with internal regulations and external laws in relation to risk, safety and security, environment, property, facilities and safety.
    • Monitoring and analysing staff costs ensuring the unit has the right staffing levels used in the most cost-efficient way, meeting staff cost budgets, managing the effective use of staffing resource continuously evaluating and improving this.
    • Promote a positive customer experience in the Planning & Order point by ensuring co-workers work to build trust and emotional connections between the customer and the brand.
    • You work with the main store to ensure the Planning & Order Point is locally relevant, using appropriate range presentation and communication.
    • Analyse the sales performance of the Planning & Order Point and use any findings to create action plans to improve.
    • Supporting your co-workers in becoming skilled and knowledgeable, recognise their contributions and work with them to identify and develop succession.

    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team.

    Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many!


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an on-demand video interview.
    •Candidates selected until this point will be invited by email to attend a live virtual interview with a member of the recruitment team.
    • Final stage candidates will be invited to a further live virtual interview with the store hiring team and managers that the selected candidate will be reporting to.

    The selected candidate will follow a structured training plan and needs to be available to complete it from mid-July through August 2026. This will involve travel to another IKEA store, which will be fully arranged and funded by IKEA. This ensures you are fully upskilled ahead of opening, with no personal expenses incurred.

    We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    For any advice or support, email Recruiter jack.mcskeane@ingka.ikea.com and who will be ready to help.












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