Requisition ID: 56288 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.  
Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. 
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
 

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the branch including sales, inventory management, merchandising, health & safety and maintaining retail excellence standards & procedures. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Liaison Manager in your area to drive performance, achieve targets while delivering the highest standards of goods and services to our suppliers & customers. The job location is in Scariff, Co. Clare.

Key responsibilities

 

Analyze Sales performance of categories within the store so that targets and KPI's are met and exceed. Lead and Motivate Team while ensuring all training requirements are met. Liaise Daily with Area Manager Oversee operations, complete procedures and ensure best practice. Managing people. Dealing with customers. Stock control. Ordering stock. Product knowledge. Quality control. Handling cash. Collecting monies due. Health and Safety. Dealing with purchasing groups. Telesales. Housekeeping. Qualifications and skills The role is five and half days week with Saturdays mandatory 2-5 years of experience Autonomy and responsiveness Passionate and enthusiastic Sales focused – identifying customers needs, suggesting relevant products or services and closing sales. The ability to understand and analyze sales figures. Excellent communication and people management skills

 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SB1 
Posting Type: LI