About the Company
EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family‑run Irish retailer operating nationwide, with a full online shopping experience, offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland, employing over 350 people.
Position Overview
EZ Living Furniture is looking to recruit a competent & enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager with a strong retail sales background to join & lead our dynamic team in our new Belfast Store. This challenging and rewarding position involves supporting a team of sales people in reaching and exceeding both personal and company targets, while ensuring all day‑to‑day activities required for the smooth running and development of our store are completed.
The successful candidate will have a proven sales ability, coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills, and a genuine desire to deliver a first‑rate customer experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Demonstrate a highly determined drive for sales, always leading by example.
* Continuously communicate with & motivate team.
* Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
* Hold responsibility of being the first point of contact for the store when liaising across internal departments.
* Continually coach team to ensure product knowledge, company policies and our brand values are reviewed and reconsidered.
* Manage people activities, working in liaison with HR & senior management.
* Complete regular reports for senior management.
Skills & Qualifications
* Exceptional communication and coaching skills.
* Proven people manager and team player.
* Excellent administrative & organisational skills.
* Proficient Microsoft Office user, with quick learning ability for in‑house systems.
* Availability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
* Furniture Experience would be a benefit but not essential.
* Ability to use initiative, escalating issues to senior management when appropriate.
Why Join Us
* Up to 23 days holiday per year.
* Fun, fast‑paced & high energy work environment.
* Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.
* Generous staff discounts.
* Pension scheme.
* Bonus scheme.
* Educational support scheme.
* Free employee assistance programme.
* Wellbeing initiatives like bike‑to‑work scheme.
* Career development opportunities.
* Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources.
* Discount card offering excellent discounts on products and services all over Ireland.
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