Sales Team Leader - Kilkenny
Who We Are:
At Life Style Sports, we’re redefining what it means to be a sports retailer!
Proudly Irish-owned and Ireland’s leading sports destination, we empower the Stylised Athlete through bold innovation and unforgettable experiences. From our Brand Centre in Dublin to our carbon-neutral warehouse, everything we do is built to make an impact.
With 39 stores, a thriving eCommerce presence, and a passionate team of over 650, we deliver the best from the world’s top sports brands every day.
But we’re more than just products — we’re about people.
Guided by our Brand values of Social, Inspirational, and Fearless, we create strong connections with our customers and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture for our team.
We’re proud to have been recognised as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024. We’re breaking barriers and setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our positive Gender Pay Gap report showcases the strength of our diverse and talented team, and we’re especially proud of the outstanding contributions of the incredible women across our stores and Brand Centre.
Ready to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and shape the future of sports retail? Join our EPIC team today and let’s change the game together!
Role Summary:
As a Sales Team Leader, you will assist the senior management team in the smooth day-to-day running of the store. The Sales Team Leader will conduct store opening and closing procedures, cash handling and continuous coaching of the sales team. As Sales Team Leader you will drive sales and service expectations, smash targets and set KPI’s for the store. You will be adept at communicating across your team, reading weekly reports and taking appropriate commercial action. Attend and maintain general housekeeping throughout each shift.
Experience Required:
- 1-2 years’ experience preferably in fashion or sports retail
- An understanding of fashion trends and fast paced environment
- Behaviours Required:
- Highly organized with robust planning ability
- Demonstrate ability to work well in a team
- Confident dealing with customers and team
- Illustrate a creative approach to current ways of working
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the store manager in the smooth running of the store.
- Lead sales and service expectations, smash the targets and KPI’s set for the store.
- Display and demonstrate excellent product knowledge to customers using the E-learning tools available.
- Communicate with Brand Centre and store team daily.
- Read weekly reports to support commercial decisions and take appropriate actions when required.
- Plan and organise daily tasks and support the senior managers with the opening and closing of the store.
- Motivate and encourage the team to be fearless delivering service and learning new product knowledge
- Lead by example and make sure policies and procedures are followed in store.
- Be aware of our competitors and engage in regular competitor checks.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
