Department Manager

Role overview

Primark is hiring a Department Manager for its Headford Road store in Galway. This is a permanent, full-time position working 5 days out of 7, with a salary of €52,559. The role sits in a fast-growing retail business that focuses on people, growth, and delivering great value to customers.

The company highlights a collaborative culture where managers are given ownership within a clear structure. As Department Manager, you will help shape the performance of your area, support your team’s development, and contribute to an excellent shopping experience.

Key duties

• Work closely with the wider management team to keep the store operating smoothly day to day.
• Take responsibility for at least one store department, including ordering stock and ensuring strong merchandising standards.
• Guide a team of managers and set clear targets that help drive sales.
• Deliver high-quality customer service across the department.
• Use learning tools and career pathways to continue building your own skills and progression.
• When senior leaders are unavailable, take charge of the store during your shift.

What the employer is looking for

• A manager with solid experience and proven leadership ability.
• Someone who can look at situations commercially and bring fresh ideas.
• Confidence to work in a busy, fast-moving environment and make decisions quickly.
• A proactive person who is motivated to achieve strong results.

Work pattern and benefits

This is a permanent retail role based onsite at Primark Shopping Centre, Headford Road in Galway. The working pattern is 5 days out of 7.

Benefits include 23 days of annual leave, pension access, colleague discount, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and an employee assistance programme.

Equal opportunity

Primark states that it is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, have access to opportunities, and thrive together.

Additional information

Reference ID: JR-9956.