Store Manager - Newbridge, Kildare

Position: Store Manager
Sector: Jewellery
Location: Newbridge, Kildare
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week)
Salary: Up to €52,000 + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Store Manager to lead a high-performing retail store in Newbridge.

Managing a team, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and developing your team to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a high-calibre leader who can balance a results-driven environment with a supportive and people-focused management style.

This role would suit an experienced retail manager from jewellery, premium retail, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or a similarly customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all day-to-day store operations

  • Drive sales, profitability, and KPI performance

  • Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team

  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience and foster a customer-first culture

  • Analyse store performance and implement action plans to maximise opportunities

  • Manage stock control, inventory accuracy, and operational standards

  • Ensure visual merchandising standards are maintained to the highest level

  • Build strong relationships with customers and encourage repeat business

  • Support the implementation of promotional and commercial initiatives

  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards

About You

  • Previous experience as a Store Manager or Senior Assistant Manager in a high-volume retail environment

  • Experience within jewellery, premium retail, fashion, beauty, or lifestyle retail is highly desirable

  • Proven track record of delivering sales growth and achieving KPIs

  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams

  • Commercially minded with excellent business acumen

  • Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

  • Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a significant impact

What's on Offer?

  • Salary up to €52,000 for an exceptional candidate

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Permanent full-time role (39 hours per week)

  • Opportunity to lead a flagship-level store within a successful international retailer

  • Strong, established, and engaged team

  • Excellent career development opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative culture

This opportunity requires an elevated retail leader who can build, nurture, and grow a successful team while continuing to drive commercial performance. The successful candidate will be someone who understands the importance of both people and results and is committed to contributing to the long-term success of the business.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Fx2 Recruitment.