Assistant Store Manager – Kilkenny City
** 1 year maternity contract
Our client, a prestigious Irish design-led retail chain specialising in premium fashion and gifts, are seeking an Assistant Manager to support the management of their beautiful retail space within the heart of Kilkenny City.
Showcasing Irish design, fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts, alongside a popular on-site restaurant, this is an exciting opportunity for a Retail Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking to progress their career with one of Ireland’s most recognised retail brands.
Working within a beautiful, high-footfall destination, you will support the day-to-day operation of the retail store, lead and develop the team, and ensure exceptional customer service and commercial standards. This role will suit an ambitious retail leader with energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for delivering first-class customer experiences.
This is a one-year contract role covering maternity leave
Responsibilities of this Assistant Store Manager job include:
- Support the Store Manager to lead, coach, and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results.
- Drive sales through product knowledge, consultative selling, link selling, and repeat customer engagement.
- Maintain high store standards across merchandising, presentation, stock control, and brand consistency.
- Monitor key store KPIs including sales, margin, conversion, stock loss, ATV, and customer experience.
- Ensure customers receive a warm, personal, and knowledgeable service experience.
Requirements for this Assistant Store Manager job include:
- 2 years + Assistant Manager or retail supervisor experience with the ambition to step up and help lead the team.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.
- Commercially aware, with confidence working to sales targets, KPIs, budgets, and store reports and driving your team to achieve them.
- Passionate about customer satisfaction, consultative selling, and premium service.
- Personable, engaging, and confident in building rapport with customers and colleagues.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager or a strong retail supervisor who wants to join a beautiful, customer-focused retail environment with a strong culture of product training, personality-led service, and consultative selling.
If you are interested in this Assistant Store Manager job, or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly below or contact Aislinn
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