Store Manager - IKEA Galway

Unit Manager - IKEA Planning and Order Point, Galway

IKEA is coming to Galway! The Planning and Order Point, Galway is set to open soon, offering fresh opportunities that require innovative thinking, adaptable solutions, and a dynamic approach. This new unit will create an exciting environment for our people to grow and thrive.

We are seeking a Unit Manager to lead the new team across the whole store. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with strong business acumen, ready to take on full responsibility for store operations while leading a multi-skilled team in a dynamic retail environment.

What We Offer

• Start date: late summer 2026
• Starting salary: €54,610.36 per annum, based on skills and experience
• 39 hours per week, 5 days, including evenings and alternate weekends
• Flexible working arrangements to match your life and business needs (discussed during interview)

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal - save £100s on high street retailers
• Life assurance (4 pay), enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• iBenefits - rewards & discount portal
• Free healthy meal options, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks

What You'll Need to Have

• Leadership responsibility for a team for 2 years or more
• Enjoy exploring new ways of working, promoting and encouraging change within the team to secure long term growth
• Business mindful, customer and co worker focused
• Effective management and collaborative team building mindset; skilled at building trust and communicating clearly with diverse people
• Combine efficiency, inspiration and profitability, working strategically and operationally with flexibility and simplicity
• Customer first mindset that inspires the team and prioritises the customer experience
• Thriving in environments with changing priorities, guiding creation and administration of targeted plans and budget allocations
• Solid understanding of market intelligence data and insights to meet organisational goals and objectives

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day

• Ensure the store operates ethically and complies with internal regulations and external laws related to risk, safety and security, environment, property, facilities and safety
• Monitor and analyse staff costs; ensure the unit has the right staffing levels used in the most cost efficient way, meeting staff cost budgets and continuously improving staffing resource utilisation
• Promote a positive customer experience in the Planning & Order Point by fostering trust and emotional connections between the customer and the brand
• Work with the main store to guarantee the Planning & Order Point is locally relevant, using appropriate range presentation and communication
• Analyse sales performance of the Planning & Order Point and use findings to create action plans to improve sales
• Support co workers in becoming skilled and knowledgeable, recognise their contributions and work with them to identify and develop succession plans

We Care for the People

It takes the diversity of thought, background and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

IKEA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.