Deputy Manager

Maxi Zoo Ireland • Limerick, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are currently recruiting for an Deputy Manager for our Limerick Store.

Requirements

• Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in deputy management roles
• Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence.
• A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers
• Customer service is your passion, organisation your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results.
• Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere.
• Empower your team's growth and engagement through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect.
• Ensure impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• KPI related bonus- Paid Monthly
• Certified with Great Place to work
• Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon
• Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.
• Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals
• Educational Opportunities
• Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6.
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work Scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed