Store Manager- Kildare

Lead a high-performing adidas store in Kildare as an experienced and commercially focused Store Manager. You will have full accountability for commercial success, customer experience, people development and operational performance.

Commercial Performance & Store Leadership

• Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success.
• Deliver and exceed sales, profitability and productivity targets.
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Challenge the status quo and implement actions that drive continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage store resources to maximise business performance.
• Partner with the District Manager and support functions to address opportunities and business challenges.

Consumer Experience & Brand Execution

• Lead by example and spend significant time on the sales floor supporting customers and the team.
• Ensure an exceptional consumer experience at every stage of the customer journey.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador, consistently demonstrating adidas values and behaviours.
• Ensure brand, visual merchandising and in-store communication standards are executed to a high standard.
• Drive a culture where customer service and selling are always the priority.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing store team.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations and provide regular, constructive performance feedback.
• Manage performance, recognise success and address underperformance where required.
• Identify and develop future talent within the business.
• Work with the District Manager to support succession planning and long-term capability development.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of all areas of the store.
• Maintain the legal and financial integrity of the business.
• Ensure merchandise deliveries are processed promptly and product is available for customers.
• Lead stock management, inventory accuracy and loss prevention activity.
• Ensure cash handling and store transactions are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, productive and compliant working environment.
• Ensure company policies, procedures and HR standards are consistently applied.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Store Manager experience within a sports, fashion or customer-focused retail environment.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver commercial performance against sales and profit targets.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, customer experience and store execution.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and business results.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset, leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisation and planning skills.
• Passion for retail, consumers, sport and the adidas brand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience within a sportswear, fashion or customer-focused retail environment.
• Minimum 12 months' Store Manager responsibility.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
• Advanced verbal communication skills.

Why adidas?

At adidas, you will lead a flagship retail environment where your impact is visible every day, develop future talent, influence business performance and help bring an iconic sports brand to life for consumers.

adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect, alongside a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.