Line Manager - Tralee Square

BACKGROUND

Tesco is a values-led business and we are committed to building a better Tesco and to support our colleagues in Serving Ireland’s Shoppers a Little Better Everyday. We aspire to create an emotional connection with our customers and colleagues and to help to make their lives more manageable and enjoyable. Tesco Ireland is committed to developing individuals' talents and supporting professional development as a dynamic business that values people with strong leadership skills and an entrepreneurial attitude.

THE ROLE

Tesco Ireland is currently seeking to appoint a Line Manager for ______ who will have responsibility for supporting and leading a department and a team of people to deliver the best shop for our customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead and coach your team to deliver the best Shopping Trip for customers by ensuring great service, standards and availability
Deliver all key performance indicators for your departments
Lead a team, making decisions every day that support them to do their jobs
Deliver the training plan, ensuring all colleagues receive quality training, are validated to do their job and have an up to date training card
Ensure all the processes; routines and systems for your departments are completed accurately and at the right time
Plan every seasonal, trade driving and promotional activities to achieve maximum sales, impact and presentation
Responsible for all safe and legal routines for my departments, ensuring plans are in place to address any identified issues
Ensure that colleagues understand the importance of the “what” and the “how”, have objectives, regular reviews, career discussions and a live PDP
Provide regular coaching and feedback across the store, improving the skills of your team
Coach my team, giving them the confidence to call out behavioural issues and improve the shopping trip for customers
Creates an environment that encourages innovation and personal growth
Role models a culture where customers love to shop and colleagues love to work

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

You will be responsible for:

Always put the customer first and consider them in everything you do.
Get to know your customers and serve them with pride.
Help to ensure products and services are available for customers at all times.
Handle all products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach the customer in the best condition.
Keep the shop floor and back areas clean and tidy at all times.
Using the training you receive, follow department routines and processes.
Follow all company policies and adhere to Health and Safety routines.
Whilst you will have a core role, you may be asked to support your colleagues by helping in other departments.

You will need:

EXPERIENCE

Must have previous management experience
For the ‘Line Manager’ role you have a demonstrated track record of:
Being passionate about delivering the right way for customers and colleagues
Being adaptable and agile in your thinking
Delivering key objectives in a fast paced environment
Being the ‘Go To’ person for all queries for your department
Shaping and influencing at the most senior level
Previous Retail Experience preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS & STYLE

You make time to build strong relationships with colleagues inside and outside of my store. I work collaboratively with my team to deliver results
You are warm and welcoming in every interaction with colleagues and customers – putting people at the heart of everything that I do. I take time to see hear and recognise others. Colleagues see me being myself, sharing my passion and enthusiasm
You use energy and resilience to keep momentum going when working in challenging environments. I make tough decisions when there is no right answer, staying true to my personal values
Your colleagues see me doing the right things when things are going well and when times are tough. I know how to be at my best and inspire confidence in those around me
You encourage others to think differently, providing an environment where creativity and new ideas are welcomed. I am keen to help deliver new initiatives, providing feedback on how they could be further improved
A humble leader who lives the Tesco’s values

What's in it for you:

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

Competitive Salary
Bonus Scheme*
Colleague Clubcard 10% discount (including a 2nd card for a family member)*
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme*
Save As You Earn Scheme*
Paid Family Leave
Bike to Work
Long Service Awards
Commuter Scheme
Wellbeing Initiatives

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility