Assistant Manager – Lissarda, Co. Cork
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager on behalf of a successful and growing retailer in Lissarda, Co. Cork.
If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy leading teams, driving sales, and delivering exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive salary of €40,000 – €42,000 DOE
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily store operations
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team to deliver excellent customer service
- Drive sales performance while managing costs and improving profitability
- Oversee merchandising, stock control, and replenishment
- Assist with staff recruitment, training, development, and performance management
- Prepare staff rotas and manage labour costs effectively
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company procedures
- Maintain high standards of presentation across all departments
- Act as Duty Manager in the Store Manager’s absence
- Deliver a consistently excellent shopping experience for every customer
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, or Senior Supervisor within convenience retail or supermarkets
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Commercially aware with experience driving sales and controlling costs
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with fresh food operations is an advantage
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- A hands-on, positive attitude with a passion for retail
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving retailer. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDALAN
Store Manager – Kilkenny City
We are recruiting an experienced Store Manager for a busy convenience store in Kilkenny City.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, expanding retailer offering a highly competitive salary, bonus potential and genuine scope to progress as the business continues to grow.
What’s on offer?
- €55,000-€60,000 salary
- Performance-related bonus
The role
As Store Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the store, leading your team to deliver excellent standards, strong sales and a great customer experience.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a busy retail team
- Drive sales, profitability and overall store performance
- Deliver consistently high standards across the shop floor
- Manage labour, stock, waste and other key store costs
- Ensure excellent availability, merchandising and promotional execution
- Recruit, train and develop your team
- Maintain excellent customer service standards
- Ensure all operational, food safety and compliance standards are achieved
- Use KPIs and store performance data to identify opportunities and take action
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Store Manager, Retail Manager or high-performing Assistant Manager with a strong background in convenience, grocery or high-volume retail.
You will be:
- A confident, hands-on people leader
- Commercially aware and comfortable managing KPIs
- Experienced in managing a fast-paced retail operation
- Strong on standards, costs and operational controls
- Able to develop a team and create accountability
- Energetic, organised and comfortable making decisions
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the role.
INDALAN
Store Manager – Dublin City Centre
Our client, a well-established and growing Irish retail brand, is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead one of their busy and most high-profile stores in Dublin City Centre.
This is a fantastic job opportunity for an energetic, commercially minded retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. With thousands of customers through the doors each week, you’ll be leading from the front, inspiring your team, delivering an outstanding customer experience and driving commercial performance.
If you’re passionate about retail, love developing high-performing teams and enjoy the buzz of a busy trading environment, this could be the next exciting step in your career.
The Role
As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day running of this buys Dublin City location, ensuring exceptional operational standards while creating an engaging shopping experience for every customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and inspire a large retail team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service.
- Drive sales performance and achieve store KPIs through strong commercial leadership.
- Create an engaging, high-energy culture where colleagues are motivated to perform at their best.
- Maintain outstanding visual merchandising and presentation standards throughout the store.
- Ensure operational excellence across all areas, including stock management, compliance and back-of-house processes.
- Analyse sales performance, identify opportunities and implement commercial action plans.
- Lead from the front, supporting your team on the shop floor and setting the standard through your own example.
- Recruit, develop and retain talent through coaching, recognition and regular performance reviews.
About You
- 3+ years’ experience as a Store Manager within a high-volume retail environment.
- Background in grocery, fashion, sports, discount or non-food retail.
- A confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Commercially astute with a proven track record of delivering sales growth and KPI performance.
- Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
- Hands-on, energetic and leads by example.
- Strong operational and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to manage a large, high-volume store where no two days are the same, and you’re motivated by leading people, driving results and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application in confidence
INDAIS
Deputy Manager – Bix Box Retail
Are you an experienced retail leader looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading retailer in Ireland and the UK is seeking a driven and commercially focused Deputy Store Manager to support the successful operation of their Waterford store.
As Deputy Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Store Manager with all aspects of store performance, people management, customer service, and operational excellence. You will lead by example, motivate teams, and ensure the highest standards are consistently delivered.
Salary is 38K.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store
- Drive sales performance and achieve commercial targets
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to maximise performance
- Ensure excellent customer service standards at all times
- Monitor stock levels, merchandising, and store presentation
- Manage rotas, staffing levels, and operational efficiencies
- Maintain health & safety and company compliance standards
- Assist with recruitment, training, and employee engagement initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years management experience ideally within a fast-paced big box retail setting or similar
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive sales
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for retail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
If you are interested in this Deputy Manager job, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Jade 018717640
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Store Supervisor – Kildare
Are you an experienced retail professional ready to take the next step into a supervisory role?
We are recruiting for a Store Supervisor to join a busy and customer-focused retail business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with retail, convenience, supermarket or forecourt experience who enjoys leading teams, delivering great customer service and maintaining high store standards.
This role offers a competitive salary of €16-€17 p/h and Excellent training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
What’s on Offer?
- €16 – €17 per hour
- Full-time, permanent position
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing retail business
- Supportive management team
- Dynamic and customer-focused working environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the daily operation of a busy retail store.
- Lead and motivate team members during shifts.
- Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer queries professionally.
- Ensure shelves are fully stocked and merchandising standards are maintained.
- Support cash handling, till procedures and store security.
- Assist with stock control, deliveries and inventory management.
- Ensure health & safety and company standards are maintained.
- Open and close the store when required.
- Support the training and development of team members.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in retail, grocery, convenience or forecourt retail.
- Supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- A positive and hands-on approach to leadership.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, Apply Today
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
Trainee Manager – Galway
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated Trainee Manager to join a successful and growing supermarket in Galway.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in grocery retail management.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of €35,000 – €37,000 DOE
- Structured management training programme
- Clear career progression into Assistant Manager and Store Manager positions
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced retail leaders
- Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
- Join a successful, people-focused supermarket business
- The opportunity to gain experience across every area of supermarket operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Store Manager and management team with the day-to-day running of the supermarket
- Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to deliver outstanding customer service
- Ensure high standards of merchandising, availability and store presentation are maintained
- Assist in driving sales, profitability and operational performance
- Learn how to manage key retail KPIs including sales, waste, labour, availability and stock loss
- Support fresh food departments to ensure quality, food safety and hygiene standards are consistently achieved
- Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management
- Help coordinate staff rotas and daily labour planning
- Coach and support team members to maximise performance and engagement
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, food safety, HACCP and Health & Safety standards
About You:
- Previous experience in grocery, convenience or retail is essential
- Supervisory, Team Leader or senior sales experience would be highly advantageous
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
- Ambitious and eager to develop a long-term career in retail management
- Strong communication and leadership potential
- Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Positive attitude with a hands-on approach to leadership
Why Apply?
This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious retail professional looking to take the first step into management.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
Assistant Manager – Home & Gift
Are you a passionate retail leader who enjoys driving sales, developing teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you. Please note this is a 1 year maternity cover contract.
We are currently recruiting an Assistant Manager to join a well-established retailer for their store in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. This role is ideal for an experienced Retail Manager with strong people leadership skills who is committed to maintaining and delivering high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a motivated retail team
- Drive store performance and consistently achieve sales targets and KPIs
- Deliver an outstanding customer experience with a strong focus on premium service
- Maintain excellent visual merchandising and store presentation standards
- Coach and support team members to encourage development and strong performance
- Oversee the daily operations of the store to ensure smooth and efficient running
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a retail management role, ideally within fashion, jewellery, or homewares
- Proven ability to drive sales and meet or exceed targets
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- A keen eye for visual merchandising and store presentation
- Passion for retail and delivering excellent customer service
If you are interested in this Assistant Manager job, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Jade 018717640
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Assistant Manager – Home & Gift
Our client, a well-established and award-winning Irish retailer, is seeking a passionate and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join their busy store in Co. Kilkenny. Please note this a 1 year maternity cover contract.
Renowned for celebrating Irish creativity, craftsmanship, and design, this retailer offers a carefully curated range of fashion, jewellery, homeware, and gifts. With a strong emphasis on heritage and quality, they pride themselves on delivering an exceptional in-store experience that reflects the very best of Irish design.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Store Manager in driving overall sales performance and delivering exceptional customer service
- Lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve sales targets and KPIs
- Champion a culture of excellence in customer experience, product knowledge, and brand storytelling
- Maintain high operational standards across all departments
- Ensure outstanding visual merchandising that reflects the brand’s positioning
- Identify opportunities to promote products, collections, and in-store experiences
Skills & experience required:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a retail management role (fashion, homeware, jewellery, or similar)
- Proven track record of delivering a premium, customer-first experience
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Commercial mindset with experience achieving sales targets
Salary:
- Negotiable depending on experience
- 40-hour contract
If you are interested in learning more about this Assistant Manager position, please apply via the link provided with your most up-to-date CV and Jade will be in touch regarding your application.
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Assistant Manager – Home & Gift
Are you a passionate retail leader who enjoys driving sales, developing teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We are currently recruiting an Assistant Manager to join a well-established retailer for their store in Swords, North Dublin.
This role is ideal for an experienced Retail Manager with strong people leadership skills who is committed to maintaining and delivering high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a motivated retail team
- Drive store performance and consistently achieve sales targets and KPIs
- Deliver an outstanding customer experience with a strong focus on premium service
- Maintain excellent visual merchandising and store presentation standards
- Coach and support team members to encourage development and strong performance
- Oversee the daily operations of the store to ensure smooth and efficient running
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a retail management role, ideally within fashion, jewellery, or homewares
- Proven ability to drive sales and meet or exceed targets
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- A keen eye for visual merchandising and store presentation
- Passion for retail and delivering excellent customer service
If you are interested in this Assistant Manager job, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Jade 018717640
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Department Manager – Homeware
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Department Manager to join a well-established and highly respected retailer in Galway. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager/Supervisor to take ownership of a busy homeware department within a successful and customer-focused business.
You will be responsible for driving sales, leading your team, maintaining excellent standards throughout the department, and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of retail colleagues
- Drive sales performance and deliver departmental targets
- Deliver outstanding customer service standards
- Maintain excellent visual merchandising and stock presentation
- Support recruitment, training, and performance management
- Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities for growth
- Ensure high standards across all operational and compliance areas
About You:
- Previous retail management experience preferably in homeware or similar product
- Strong people leadership and coaching skills
- Commercially focused with a track record of achieving results
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of €33,000 – €36,000 depending on experience
- Paid overtime for Sundays and Public Holidays
- Nice working hours – no late nights
Should you be interested in this Department Manager job please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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