Department Manager – Fashion / Beauty, Dublin

Department Manager – Cosmetics / Fashion

Our client a leading High Profile Luxury Designer Retail Department Store is seeking a commercially driven and people-focused Department Manager to lead a high-profile Cosmetics or Fashion division within a prestigious luxury retail environment in Dundrum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take ownership of a dynamic and fast-paced department, representing some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving sales performance, and leading a large, diverse team to achieve ambitious commercial targets.

As Department Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the culture on the shop floor, building strong relationships with brand partners, and ensuring the highest standards across service, merchandising, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, inspire, and develop a large team, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture Drive sales performance through clear communication of targets, KPIs, and commercial strategy Deliver an exceptional customer journey, ensuring best-in-class service at all times Build strong relationships with brand partners, counter managers, and internal stakeholders Conduct regular floor walks to maintain premium visual merchandising and operational standards Oversee all promotional activity, in-store events, and product launches Manage day-to-day operations including stock control, transfers, markdowns, and compliance Monitor departmental performance through data analysis, reporting, and commercial insight Recruit, coach, and develop talent, ensuring continuous growth and succession within the team Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards

Requirements:

Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a premium or luxury environment Strong leadership capability with experience managing large, diverse teams Commercially focused with a track record of delivering against KPIs and sales targets Experience with P&L, reporting, and performance analysis is advantageous Strong organisational and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment Passion for cosmetics, beauty, and delivering an elevated customer experience

Package:

Salary:€40k – €50k Bonus structure Pension scheme Excellent staff discount