by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Jan 24, 2025
We are looking for a Visual Merchandiser to help develop and implement strategies that drive footfall, boost sales, and enhance the in-store experience across our retail locations. The Visual Merchandiser ensures a brand presence across all channels.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Visual Merchandising Manager in executing retail-focused marketing initiatives.
- Research and identify opportunities to increase customer engagement and footfall.
- Develop and implement in-store campaigns, ensuring brand consistency.
- Analyze campaign performance and recommend improvements.
- Regularly visit stores to identify opportunities for improving sales, customer experience, and visual merchandising.
- Collaborate with store managers to implement marketing strategies.
- Conduct competitor analysis to spot trends and opportunities.
- Work with the digital marketing team to integrate store-specific campaigns across online platforms.
- Coordinate with the PR team on in-store events and product launches.
- Partner with designers to create promotional materials.
- Conduct customer surveys to inform strategy and monitor feedback to improve the in-store experience.
- Organize in-store events, exhibitions, and promotions.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail or marketing roles, ideally in the furniture or home décor industry.
- Proficiency with marketing tools and software (e.g., CRM, social media platforms).
- Strong analytical skills to assess campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations.
- Creativity and innovation in crafting marketing strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with experience working across departments.
- Attention to detail in planning and execution.
- Full driver’s license and willingness to travel.
by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Jan 24, 2025
We are seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager with a strong sales focus to drive foot traffic and sales growth across our stores. The Visual Merchandising Manager will have experience in developing and executing local marketing strategies, managing teams, and delivering measurable results in a retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute tailored local marketing plans to increase store performance.
- Drive sales through targeted marketing initiatives and support for sales teams.
- Create and manage in-store marketing materials, including point-of-sale displays and signage.
- Build partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance brand awareness.
- Manage traditional marketing channels such as print, radio, and direct mail.
- Collaborate with store teams and conduct regular visits to align marketing efforts with sales goals.
- Analyze and report on marketing performance, using data to refine strategies.
- Conduct competitor analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Manage the marketing budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in retail marketing with a focus on driving foot traffic and sales.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills to measure campaign performance.
- Demonstrated ability to manage marketing budgets effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant marketing software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (preferred).
by Terence O'Hara | Jan 21, 2025
New opportunity for a Personal Lines Insurance Executive to join a well-known insurance brand in Galway. This is a permanent position with a salary of €34,000 on offer with an excellent commission structure in place for additional earnings. There are also excellent opportunities for growth and development with great benefits available also.
The Job:
Sales and Activity Management:
- Work with team manager on call flows and volumes of calls.
- Dealing with web and queries from clients and close out sales across a suite of products.
- Coach customers through the sales process, providing benefits and covers
- Outbound to potential customers to advise of products and covers available and close out sale.
- Work on specific campaigns with the team manager on driving additional sales
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Build effective working relationships with all customers by establishing trust, anticipating needs, sharing information and meeting commitments
- Deal with any issues that customers may have with queries, quotes etc.
Customer Service:
- Portray a professional image to meet or exceed customer service standards
- Take personal responsibility for delivering the highest level of accuracy and quality in your work
- Deal with requests and enquiries from customers, staff and management in a professional and timely manner
Team Collaboration:
- Working as part of a team environment to ensure all customer needs are met
- Working together to ensure the team is on track to meet monthly and yearly targets Compliance:
- Work with the team manager and compliance teams in ensuring that quality of file records meets prescribed standards
Requirements:
- Preferable to have a strong sales or customer service background
- At least 1 years relevant Insurance experience
- Compliant with the Central Bank Minimum Competency Requirements – APA (Personal General Insurance) as a minimum requirement with a willingness to progress to further educational qualifications as required.
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach
- The ability to work in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment.
- Strong IT skills. Relay/Applied knowledge an advantage
Person Specification:
- Possess a can-do attitude and be open to rapid and evolving changes as our digital journey progresses.
- The ability to prioritize workloads and adapt to unforeseen events
- A good degree of personal organization and a structured approach to time and resource management
- Commitment to their own professional development
- Sales Driven, enjoys fast paced sales activity.
- Customer focused, working always with the customer first approach in line with the companies culture
- Demonstrate strong Product & Technical Knowledge with willingness to become a product expert
by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Jan 17, 2025
We are searching for a motivated Part-Qualified Accountant for a full time industry role Galway City. The Part-Qualified Accountant will be responsible for supporting financial operations by preparing statements, managing reconciliations, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a great opportunity to build your career while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete month-end reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and supplier accounts.
- Maintain fixed asset registers across multiple companies.
- Prepare month-end journals and intercompany reconciliations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address queries.
- Prepare CSO and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Assist with monthly management accounts, as well as month-end and quarter-end reporting.
- Support year-end audit preparation.
- Manage VAT, VIES, and Intrastat submissions in line with Revenue deadlines.
- Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Skills:
- Qualified Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (or equivalent).
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you’re a professional individual looking to grow your expertise in accounting, Apply now-Great benefits included!
by Terence O'Hara | Jan 13, 2025
Excellent new opportunity for an Insurance Customer Service Advisor to join a growing insurance business in Galway City. The position is permanent office-based role and has a salary of up to €32,000 with excellent benefits on offer.
Tasks and Responsibilities for the Insurance Customer Service Advisor:
- Tasked with fostering new business growth across diverse personal insurance categories: motor, home, farm, van, health, and marine.
- Efficiently manage policy queries and adjustments to meet clients’ evolving needs.
- Play an essential role in ensuring client retention throughout the annual renewal cycle.
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks associated with personal lines policies.
- Proactively spot cross-selling opportunities by understanding clients’ insurance needs.
- Ensure exceptional client experiences, whether face-to-face or over the phone.
- Collaborate effectively and demonstrate flexibility to support team objectives.
- Ensure mandatory compliance with regulatory standards such as CBI, CPC, GDPR, and internal policies.
Experience and Qualifications for the Insurance Customer Service Advisor:
- Experience and knowledge in a personal insurance environment.
- APA/CIP qualification or working towards.
