Welcome to a different kind of role and a different kind of company.
Ranked as one of Irelands best workplaces, by Great Place to Work, Harvey Norman, is a high-profile, leading-edge retail brand with over 289 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, electrical and computer goods.
With 18 stores in Ireland, we are growing, and have plenty of opportunities for talented people.
If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you.
ABOUT THE JOB: This is an exciting opportunity to grow your retail managerial career and experience unlimited earning potential in an innovative, team-orientated environment.
If you want to learn how to run a business rather than just work in one then we believe that there really is no better place to work.
Our Assistant Managers have a passion for our products, are full of energy and drive to get things done, motivate their teams and drive performance, build great people, keep our customers at the heart of everything they do and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
We offer a positive, optimistic and fun place to work where colleagues become friends, great people and great teams are recognised and milestones are celebrated.
An experienced career focused, ambitious and determined person will have the potential to grow from this Assistant Warehouse Manager position to further career prospects within Harvey Norman.
A hardworking, conscientious and self-motivated person will fit into this strong leadership role.
YOUR JOB: Assistant Managers (2ICs) are responsible for assisting and deputising for the Warehouse Manager to ensure the smooth running of the department and team.
The Warehouse Assistant Manager will therefore, need to make certain that standards of customer satisfaction are maintained at all times thus ensuring revenue is optimised.
YOUR PROFILE: You are action oriented and results driven Engaged and full of energy and drive to get things done.
You motivates others creating a culture and environment in which others want to do their best, you drive performance and encourages loyalty, pride and engagement within the business.
You manage with courage provides open, honest, constructive feedback in a timely manner and confidently addresses any problems directly.. You identify & develop talent understand the strengths of the people in your team and create development plans for each of your direct reports.
You manage your time and priorities use your time effectively and efficiently to concentrate your efforts on the most important priorities which deliver results.
YOUR QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: Strong Leader of People: Demonstrating strong leadership skills which help provide direction, build loyalty & trust, and maintain motivation & focus within a team.
Performance Coaching: Enhancing individual and team performance by raising awareness and responsibility, creating a culture of ongoing development with a focus on developing knowledge, skills and attitudes to positively influence performance, potential, results and the achievement of company objectives.
Hardworking, Conscientious and Self Motivated: Ability to focus efforts and energy on successfully achieving standards of excellence in delivery of goals and objectives.
Problem Solver / Analytical: The ability to reduce a problem effectively to its root cause, and then use a logical approach to find a workable, practical, and affordable solution.
Strong Warehouse Experience Ideally you will have a strong background in a warehousing role, and a hunger to excel, meet goals.
Industry and product knowledge in any of the categories sold by Harvey Norman such as furniture, interiors, cooking, technology, and appliances is preferred - but not essential.
Key Responsibilities: Assist the Management Team in delivering the warehouse targets.
Actively promote the provision of best possible service to our customers whilst maintaining good staff relations.
In the absence of the Warehouse Manager, manage the employees and activities.
Maintain and improve standards.
Monitor and assess KPI's and where appropriate implement timely corrective actions.
Maintain a working environment in line with Health & Safety & Quality legislation and ensure that employees are trained accordingly.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that product delivery meets deadline.
The ideal candidate should be a team player, be flexible and have the ability to deliver excellent customer service.
You should have the ability to work on your own initiative, be self-motivated and have a consistent work methodology.
Experience in a similar type role or in a position that demonstrated the above skills will be an advantage.
WHY PEOPLE JOIN US: Were dynamic and growing!
Fun, high energy work environment.
Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.
Our entrepreneurial spirit.
Generous staff discount.
Generous commission system.
Additional Information: This is a Full Time Permanent Contract with a 6 month probationary period.
We need employees to be flexible about when they work, covering store opening hours, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day.
Skills: Leadership Skills Performance Coaching Problem Solver Warehouse Management Warehouse
