Meet Jackie. P&C Retail Business Partner.

I studied Business at college and worked in retail while I was a student. So, after a bit of travelling, I came back to Ireland in 2003 and joined Primark. I started as a Trainee Manager on the sales floor in one of the Dublin stores and then, after a year and half I was involved in the new store opening in Dundrum, where I was a Floor Manager.

I stayed in Dundrum for nine years – although I was involved in a lot of different projects, including recruitment days for new store openings. Now, I’m a Business Partner working with 22 stores across Ireland. This means I’m the first line of contact for the store managers on a variety of issues, such as industrial relations, recruitment and planning.

Sense of responsibility

I suppose the first time I really felt I belonged here was when I took over the new store in Dundrum. I felt a real sense of responsibility and of making something my own. I’d been a trainee manager and a junior department manager, but I was always reporting to someone else. This was my first big responsibility.

That’s the best thing about working here - you have the opportunity to move into lots of different roles. I took on this role three years ago and my current line manager gives me a lot of scope and responsibility, so I get to make some big decisions.

If you want a challenge or lots of different experiences, you definitely won’t be bored here. You’ll get to meet lots of people and build strong relationships that make a big difference to the company.