Dairygold Co-op Superstores is accepting applicants for a Garden Centre Supervisor position in Carrigaline Co-op Superstores Cork. Applications are invited from experienced garden centre / horticultural professionals with a demonstrated track record of achievement in a busy trading environment, preferably including people management experience. The Supervisor will proactively support the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations in the Garden Centre and overall site in order to deliver upon agreed objectives. Our Story Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. About the Opportunity With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. As the successful candidate you will report into the site manager. Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead by example a safety-first culture, driving the safety agenda on site. Deliver on Co-Op SuperStores commitment to excellence in customer experience in store. Optimisation of sales & the continuous improvement of the store so that targets are met & exceeded. Deliver excellent section standards consistently in line with operational requirements including merchandising & floor standards. Assist in management duties as required, including keyholder duties. Proactively support the Branch Manager to deliver on agreed objectives Assist in leading a motivated, engaged & enabled sales team ensuring colleagues receive relevant updates & ongoing development. Manage weekly deliveries, ensuring best practice in stock control, ordering & ensuring availability of the relevant category products as required. Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures; legislation & audit standards. Assist in business administration as required, including managing cash, stock, systems etc. Any other activities as required in order to ensure the successful operation of the garden centre and overall site. The successful candidate will have: Relevant horticulturist qualification is essential for this role, preferably including people management experience. A proven track record in retailing with strong product knowledge is a prerequisite for this role. A keen understanding of our business with strong commercial awareness. A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer experience with an understanding of how this drives sales and affects the bottom line. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Strong organisational, planning & time management skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate initiative with a solutions-oriented approach. Self-motivated and prepared to be flexible when the occasion demands. Proficient IT skills including MS Office, POS, email etc What Dairygold will offer you: Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions. We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme. We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total. We offer contributions towards healthcare. Paid Family Leave. We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operatives success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential. We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club. Company sick pay scheme. Permanent Contracts (unless otherwise specified). Training and up-skilling opportunities to help progress your career within Dairygold. Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives. Employee Service Awards. Employee Discount Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email seanodonovan@ Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today. Skills: horticulturist qualification Interpersonal Skills People Management strong planning skills team leader Garden Product Knowledge
Co-Op Super Stores are seeking to hire a Full-time Yard Assistant in Clondrohid, County Cork. About Dairygold Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munsters largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. About the Opportunity With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. As the successful candidate you will report into the site manager. Key Responsibilities Operating the forklift on a day-to-day basis while serving customers and handling stock deliveries Keeping the store clean and tidy Goods-inwards, handling deliveries as they arrive Delivering best in class service to our customers including expert advice on our products. Maintaining the highest standards of store presentation and cleanliness including shop floor, yard, and display areas. Adhering to policies and procedures for the security of cash and merchandise. Participating in regular stock taking including daily cycle counting and stock counts. Flexibility across a range of departments. Product coding, pricing, and updating of prices on goods for re-sales. Adherence to all Society policies & procedures, Health & Safety procedures and reporting of any hazards to the Branch Management. What you will bring to Co-Op Superstores: Learners permit/full drivers license required. Previous experience in a similar role is desired but not essential. Experience within the Agri sector/ Builders provider/ Hardware would be an advantage but not essential. Be prepared to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment with a strong customer focus. Demonstrate initiative and ability to be flexible when the occasion demands it. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team player. Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today. Skills: Forklift Operator goods inwards Stock Taking warehouse Agri knowledge Hardware Builder providers
Credit Controller Our Story Dairygold is Irelands largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our unique location, referenced as the Golden Vale, is home to nutrient rich pasture lands that stretch across the valleys of Munster, where our farmer shareholders produce quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials. Combining our deep-rooted farming tradition with our nutritional expertise and technology, we have grown to be a global player that supplies the global market with the highest quality premium cheese and dairy ingredients. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.38 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of E1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business. Through smart investments in research, innovation and world-leading facilities, we produce premium ingredients from our quality raw material and add value at every point in the production chain. Our sustainable farming practices and position as leaders in dairy nutrition will ensure we achieve our vision that echoes through the co-operative, we will feed and nourish the growing world. About the Opportunity With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. Key Responsibilities Managing the day-to-day accounts collection process for the Agri Business and Vita Actives. Management of credit accounts including creating and amending accounts and credit limits in line with Credit Insurance requirements. Logging all contacts with customers and record follow up actions, person responsible and outcomes. Managing the customer data base. Liaising with the Area Sales Managers and Branch Manages to ensure accounts are paid according to agreed terms. Managing the preparation of month-end debtors analysis and reporting. Attending court as and when required to give evidence in debt collection cases. Co-ordinating bank queries with respect to audits. Co-ordinating year end audit preparation and liaising with external auditors. While the Credit Control role is based at the Societys Headquarters, Clonmel Road, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, a certain level of travel will be required, particularly in dealing with Customers and also attending Court. Engaging fully with and supporting continuous improvement across the function through automation, report ownership, data cleansing and digital mindset development. Monitor and maintain customers delegated to your region from the debtors book. DABL review accounts on manual allocation. Allocate where necessary. Supporting administration duties for credit control and AR functions. What you will bring to Dairygold Strong computer literacy with particular emphasis on Oracle & Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external parties. Excellent, planning and organisation skills strong attention to detail. Strong team player with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change. Exceptional customer service skills. High levels of drive, energy, initiative and productivity. Strong problem-solving skills. A proven track record in driving for results. Determination to strive for continuous improvement. Possess high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Dairygold Co-Op Superstores is a leading supplier of hardware, homewares, and farm inputs in the Munster region, providing customers with quality, competitively priced products & unrivalled service. Co-Op Super Stores are seeking to hire a Retail Store Manager, Raheen Co. Limerick About the Opportunity The Raheen Store Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and performance of the store including sales, store team, customer experience, security, health & safety, stock and resources management in order to achieve agreed objectives.The successful candidate will lead a customer focused team to fully deliver the required services and support the business and its stakeholders. Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include: Health and Safety ensure that safety procedures are known, understood and followed by all colleagues Zero Harm Programme Lead a safety-first culture, improve & maintain site safety performance metrics, quickly identify & resolve safety hazards & observe site safety governance. Observe all safety rules in place and ensure the requisite PPE is worn within designated areas. Report accidents/incidents/ observations and complete any documentation as required Ensure entire team are fully trained in H/S to meet the standards of the Zero harm policy. People Management & Development Lead and develop your teams capabilities, in line with our Core Values Lead by example in terms of professionalism, commitment and customer focus Ensure team are fully trained, competent and developed in their role Ensure team members are assigned to key service areas & have sufficient tasks to perform each day Engage in performance management and Learning and Development initiatives for team members in order to meet current and future business requirements. Provide timely feedback to team members on an ad hoc and scheduled basis as required Oversee team rotas, forecast staffing requirements & ensure regulatory compliance including Organisation of Working Time Act. Liaise with HR on team recruitment, selection and succession planning as required. Promote good industrial relations within the store and engage fully with all agreed processes and communicate effectively with representatives and team. Sales Meet and exceed store targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monitor and analyse sales performance for each department against budget & proactively exploit all opportunities to sell our range of merchandise Ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of service to maximise sales Update yourself on matters concerning our competitiveness in the marketplace Coordinate and manage the transport schedule and support the Agri Sales function Customer Care demonstrate our commitment to excellence in customer experience Set standards for customer queries & point of sale duties with the aim to exceed customer expectations Carry out regular reviews of issues that arise concerning customer care. Administration Oversight and management of cash, wage costs, budgets and systems administration Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures & legislative requirements. Deliver excellent store standards consistently in line with business audit requirements, continuous improvement principles & use findings of audits to carry out necessary changes to provide an improved customer service Monitor, check and record cash reconciliations, stocks, purchase orders, returns & refunds according to the guidelines laid down. Ensure that cash reconciliations and lodgements are completed and on time & report any irregularities. Monitor and check suppliers advices and GRNs for accuracy and completeness The successful candidate will have: Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with a proven ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with customers, colleagues & stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through team work, motivation and real employee engagement. Strong business acumen, customer focus and commercially aware. Demonstrable initiative with a solutions oriented mindset Ability to control and analyse sales performance for each department versus budget Ability to deliver cost effective service to maximise sales Be prepared to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment Strong analytical skills Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills Self-motivated and flexible when the occasion demands Team player Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work. Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Sean ODonovan, Human Resources; Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today. Skills: People Management Retail Management Retail Management Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave Competitive Pension Performance Bonus Staff Discount
