Department Manager – Grocery Retail
Our client, a leading international retailer renowned for quality across food, home and lifestyle, is seeking to recruit an experienced Department Manager for their Grocery department in their flag store in South Dublin Dundrum
This opportunity is ideally suited to a people-focused retail leader from a high-volume environment, with strong experience in team development, coaching, motivation and succession planning. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to drive performance through an engaged team while delivering exceptional operational standards and customer experience.
Previous grocery or food retail management experience is essential for this role.
Package & Benefits:
- €45-50k
- 20% colleague discount
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 39-hour working week
- 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist support for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave
- Maternity support
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach, motivate and develop your team to reach their full potential, recognising success and proactively managing performance.
- Drive store KPIs, sales growth and profitability through an engaged and high-performing team.
- Lead all operational and people management activities within the store to ensure smooth day-to-day performance.
- Support the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial results and operational excellence.
- Create an inclusive, supportive and positive working environment that encourages collaboration and accountability.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and customer engagement standards are consistently delivered across the store.
Skills & Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in high-volume grocery retail management.
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments, including Foodhall, Fashion and Home.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
If you are interested in this Grocery Department Manager opportunity, please upload your updated CV via the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Aislinn 01 871 7604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Assistant Manager
Salary: €40k-€45K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Assistant Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Grocery Team Leader – Waterford City
Salary: €15 – €15.50 per hour
Excel Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking a motivated and experienced Grocery Team Leader to join a thriving retail team in Waterford City.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a retail professional with a background in grocery operations to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities of this Team Leader:
- Lead and motivate the team to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve daily operational goals.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and stock presentation.
- Manage stock levels, rotation, and replenishment to maintain availability and minimise waste.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards across the store.
- Provide hands-on support to team members, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Assist with staff training and development, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills to excel in their roles.
- Monitor sales performance and assist in achieving store targets.
Requirements of this Team Leader:
- Previous experience in grocery retail is essential.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- A customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.
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Trainee Manager
Salary: €32k-€35K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Trainee Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Trainee Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Castlebar , Mayo . They are a hugely successful grocery retail business who are seeking a Store Manager to lead their team in Mayo.
The ideal candidate is a Store Manager who is able to drive sales and profits and grow this well-respected grocery brand. You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs.
Salary: €45k-€50K on offer for the right candidate.
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you are interested in this Store Manager job opportunity, then please apply to Cian Lynders via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Department Manager – Grocery Retail
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Department Manager on behalf of a well-established retail client based in Dublin. This is a key management role suited to an experienced grocery professional with strong leadership and operational skills
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per year
The Role
The Grocery Department Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the grocery department, ensuring excellent standards across availability, merchandising, stock control, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operation of the grocery department
- Deliver strong results across sales, margin, availability, and costs
- Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing grocery team
- Ensure excellent merchandising, stock rotation, and replenishment standards
- Execute promotions in line with company guidelines
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and company procedures
- Work closely with management to support overall performance
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Grocery Manager, Department Manager, or Assistant Manager
- Strong knowledge of grocery retail operations
- Proven people management and leadership experience
- Commercially aware and KPI focused
- High standards with strong attention to detail
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Solid understanding of HACCP and health & safety regulations
- Flexible to work a weekend rotation
If you are interested in this Department Manager job opportunity, then please apply to Cian Lynders via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDCIAN
Assistant Manager
Salary: €40k-€45K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Assistant Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Cork.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €50k – €60k
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.
INDTL
Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Waterford.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €40k-€50K
You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €40k-€50K
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.
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Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Limerick. They are a hugely successful grocery retail business who are seeking a Store Manager to lead their team and push standards.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €40k-€50K
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you are interested in this Store Manager job opportunity, then please apply via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below or call Cian Lynders on 01 871 7664.
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