Head of Retail – Dublin
An exceptional opportunity has arisen with one of Ireland’s most successful retail groups for an experienced Head of Retail to join the organisation at executive leadership level.
This is a rare senior leadership opportunity within a major national retail organisation. As Head of Retail, you will lead a large-scale multi-site operation, driving commercial growth, operational excellence and strategic execution across the business.
This role offers a highly competitive executive package, significant long-term career progression, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Ireland’s leading retail brands.
What’s on Offer?
- Executive-level salary package of €100,000 – €110,000
- Significant bonus and executive benefits package
- Opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading and most respected retail organisations
- Highly strategic leadership role with national influence
- Genuine visibility and impact at executive level
- Long-term progression opportunities within a growth-focused organisation
- The opportunity to shape the future direction of a major Irish retail business
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a large-scale multi-site retail operation across a national store network
- Drive commercial performance, profitability, and operational excellence across all locations
- Develop and implement long-term retail strategies aligned with overall business objectives
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior retail leadership teams across the organisation
- Deliver best-in-class customer experience and operational standards across the business
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and operational improvement
- Drive performance across all key commercial and operational KPIs
- Lead transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives across the retail network
- Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business development
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, leadership, customer excellence, and commercial delivery
- Ensure consistency, governance, and operational alignment across all retail operations
About You:
- Extensive experience operating at senior retail leadership level within a large-scale, multi-site retail environment
- Proven track record of delivering significant commercial growth and operational performance
- Highly strategic and commercially focused with strong executive presence
- Exceptional leadership capability with experience leading large teams through growth and transformation
- Strong understanding of retail operations, customer behaviour, and commercial performance drivers
- Influential communicator capable of operating effectively at executive and board level
- Passionate about people, leadership development, operational excellence, and customer experience
- Experience within grocery, FMCG, convenience, or large-format retail environments highly desirable
Why Apply?
This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high-impact executive leadership role within a leading retail organisation, where you will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence performance and drive meaningful business growth.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Director of Operations – Hospitality & Leisure
Are you an experienced Operations professional with a passion for hospitality, business strategy and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We are looking for a commercially focused Director of Operations – Hospitality & Leisure for our well-established client operating a busy estate/grounds and restaurant property. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation while helping to shape and implement the long-term strategy of the business. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous salary & benefits doe
Key Responsibilities for this Director of Operations – Hospitality & Leisure job include:
- Develop and implement the operational strategy in partnership with the senior management team
- Develop and implement the operational strategy with the senior management team.
- Translate the business strategy into clear departmental objectives and action plans.
- Oversee the daily operations of the estate, restaurant and surrounding grounds.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve profitability and support business growth.
- Lead, motivate and develop departmental managers and their teams.
- Monitor budgets, payroll, stock, costs and overall business performance.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, presentation and operational efficiency.
- Use guest feedback and performance data to improve the customer experience.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, licensing and company procedures.
- Report regularly to senior management on operational, financial and strategic performance.
Requirements for this Director of Operations – Hospitality & Leisure job include:
- Previous operations management experience within a hotel, restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Experience contributing to and implementing operational or commercial strategy.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, payroll and operational costs.
- A proven ability to identify growth opportunities and improve business performance.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of health and safety, food safety and hospitality compliance requirements.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Regional Manager – Wexford
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Regional Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-volume retail stores across the Southeast region.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results-driven retail professional with a proven track record in multi-site management, people development, operational excellence and commercial performance.
This role offers a competitive salary of €100,000 – €110,000, an excellent benefits package and Opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading retail organisations.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary €100,000 – €110,000 DOE
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Pension and benefits package
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading retail organisations
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support Store Managers across multiple sites.
- Drive sales growth, profitability and commercial performance.
- Monitor and analyse KPIs, implementing action plans where required.
- Ensure exceptional standards of customer service across all locations.
- Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
- Manage labour costs, productivity and operational efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Lead change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Regional Manager, Area Manager or Senior Multi-Site Retail Manager.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple locations.
- Experience driving business growth and operational excellence.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the region.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious retail leader looking to take on a high-profile regional leadership role with a progressive and expanding business.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Regional Manager -Munster
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Regional Manager to join a leading retail organisation operating a large-scale store network across Munster.
This is a senior leadership role within a highly respected and nationally recognised retail business, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to lead multiple high-volume stores while playing a key role in driving operational performance, commercial growth, retail excellence, and people development across the region.
This role offers an exceptional executive package including a highly competitive salary, performance-related bonus, company vehicle, pension contribution, and strong long-term career progression opportunities within a leading retail organisation.
What’s on Offer?
- Executive salary package of €110,000 – €130,000
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car / executive benefits package
- Senior leadership role within a market-leading retail organisation
- Significant autonomy and influence across a large regional operation
- Opportunity to lead transformational retail and commercial initiatives
- Strong long-term career progression opportunities
- Dynamic, people-focused, and commercially driven environment
The Role:
- Lead and oversee the performance of a large multi-site retail portfolio across Munster
- Drive commercial performance, profitability, and operational excellence across all stores
- Coach, mentor, and develop Store Managers and regional leadership teams
- Deliver strong KPI performance across sales, margin, labour, shrink, waste, and customer experience
- Lead strategic operational initiatives to improve store performance and drive growth
- Support store development projects, revamps, and new operational initiatives
- Drive best-in-class retail standards across all locations
- Work closely with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and regional business strategy
- Build high-performing and engaged teams through strong people leadership and succession planning
- Ensure stores consistently deliver exceptional customer experience and operational compliance
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the region
About You:
- Proven experience operating at Regional Manager or senior multi-site retail leadership level
- Strong background within grocery, FMCG, supermarket, convenience, or large-scale retail operations
- Commercially astute with strong experience managing P&L performance and operational KPIs
- Exceptional leadership capability with a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on and results-driven approach
- Strong understanding of retail operations, customer experience, labour management, and profitability
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Passionate about operational excellence, people development, and driving performance
- Full clean driver’s licence required
Why Apply?
This is a standout senior retail leadership role within one of Ireland’s most respected and progressive retail organisations.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead at scale, influence regional performance, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of a highly established retail business.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Excel Recruitment are looking for a Logistics & Branch Manager to oversee the daily operations of the branch, including sales, warehousing and accounts. High Salary and impressive benefits.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Key Accountabilities
Sales & Commercial Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performance sales culture across the branch, with a strong focus on accountability, customer engagement, and commercial results.
- Drive branch sales growth, profitability, and margin performance in line with company targets.
- Develop and execute local sales and business development strategies to increase market share and maximise opportunities within the region.
- Utilise CRM systems and sales reporting tools to monitor pipeline activity, track performance, and drive sales effectiveness across the team.
- Coach, support, and develop inside sales and trade counter teams to achieve individual and branch objectives.
Customer Experience & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to support retention, loyalty, and long-term growth.
- Ensure the branch delivers a customer experience that is second to none through responsive service, product availability, and proactive problem-solving.
- Resolve customer escalations effectively and professionally, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining strong customer confidence.
Operational & Branch Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring efficient coordination across sales, warehousing, logistics, and administration functions.
- Ensure effective inventory management, order fulfilment, and stock control processes to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency.
- Monitor branch performance against financial and operational KPIs, taking corrective action where required to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage branch costs and resources effectively to maximise profitability and operational performance.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, motivate, and develop branch employees to foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing team environment.
- Set clear expectations and performance standards, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives within the branch.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong health, safety, and well-being culture across the branch.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, training requirements, and all relevant legislation and regulatory standards.
- Maintain high operational and housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and professional working environment at all times.
Requirements
Experience
- Demonstrated successful track record in achieving sales targets and financial objectives.
- Experience commercially managing a branch, business unit, department or function within the industrial supplies sector.
- Electrical experience is an advantage; however, experience gained within the wider B2B industrial sector will also be considered.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of electrical products and industry trends.
Financial Acumen
- Ability to manage financial budgets and goals.
Key Performance Indicators
- EBITA
- Sales
- Margin
- Live Trading Accounts
- NPS
Key Contacts
- Customers
- Branch colleagues
- Regional Manager
Please apply for this position accordingly and only if you have the required experience and qualifications. Please also note that preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately. Contact Conor +353 18717676
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Fresh Food Area Manager – Cork
Excel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Fresh Food Area Manager to oversee and support the fresh food operations across multiple retail stores in the Cork region. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a passionate food retail professional who thrives on driving standards, growing sales, and developing high-performing teams.
This role offers a salary of €75,000 – €80,000, a strong benefits package, Excellent work-life balance and the Opportunity to join a progressive and growing retail business.
What’s on Offer?
- Attractive salary package of €75,000-€80,000 DOE
- Performance-related bonus structure
- Company car and fuel card
- Private pension contribution
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to join a progressive and growing retail business
- Autonomy to make a real impact across multiple stores and teams
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support fresh food operations across multiple stores
- Drive sales growth, profitability, participation, and margin performance across all fresh categories
- Build strong working relationships with store managers, suppliers, and fresh food teams
- Train, mentor, and develop fresh food personnel to deliver best-in-class standards
- Ensure all stores maintain full HACCP and food safety compliance
- Support stores through regular visits, audits, coaching, and operational guidance
- Oversee waste control systems and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Develop innovative fresh food concepts, menus, promotions, and merchandising initiatives
- Analyse sales performance, margins, and KPIs while delivering weekly targets
- Ensure excellent customer service standards are consistently achieved
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in senior fresh food management or multi-site fresh food operations
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sales, margins, budgets, and profitability
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and compliance standards
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Passion for fresh food retail and delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Strong communication, organisational, and relationship management skills
- Experience with Digitally systems is advantageous
- Strong IT and reporting skills, including Microsoft Office
- Full clean driver’s licence required
If you are interested in this Fresh Food Area Manager job opportunity in Co. Cork, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Excel Recruitment are searching for a Deputy Hotel Manager for a busy 3 Star property in Co. Mayo.
We are looking to speak with ambitious candidates seeking the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will have 2-3 years experience in general operations management, preferably in a property with busy event business. Experience in live entertainment will be a distinct advantage.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Deputy will assist in managing all departments within the property and deputise for the General Manager as required.
This role will offer an amazing experience to an energetic, ambitious candidate seeking to progress their career into general hotel or venue management.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Deputy Hotel Manager , please submit your CV via the link or contact Elaine on 091-353565.
Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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Events Manager, Daytime, €60K package
Excel Recruitment are currently seeking an Event Manager to become part of the fastest growing Recruitment Company in Ireland.
Benefits of the Events Manager include:
- A highly competitive starting salary along with uncapped commission structure.
- Full-time permanent position
- Flexible working hours.
- 21 days Annual Leave.
- Dublin City Centre office space.
- Opportunity for creative freedom and input.
- Being part of a fun, fast-paced organisation.
Responsibilities of the Event Manager include:
- Coordinate staff for events from the inquiry stage through to event fulfilment.
- Communicates with the client departments to ensure a consistently high level of staff service throughout from pre-event, event, and post event phase.
- Recognising opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up selling and offering enhancements.
- Plan and assign work, manage, and oversee the work of the team.
- Attend weekly management meetings to discuss sales, forecasts, feedback, reporting and planning for future events.
- This role is best suited to an individual with strong organisation, communication, selling and presentation skills as the role involves communicating with clients on a daily basis.
Requirements of the events manager role include:
- Previous experience in a similar environment with a proven track record in leading a team in a high-volume environment.
- Excellent Client communication and organisation skills.
- Welcoming friendly personality and manner.
- Have a structured and organised work approach with an ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and be able to connect with clients to manage expectations.
- Strong client development and relationship management skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Opera Cloud
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in or would like some information on any of our roles with a company of professionals with experience in the industry then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call directly on 0876256793
Assistant Manager -South Dublin- Monday to Friday, Daytime €40K
We at Excel Recruitment are currently seeking an Assistant Manager at Ireland’s leading contract catering company.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong 4/5 Star Hotel, contract catering, or Restaurant experience to step into a daytime position while maintaining the highest level of standard.
Benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary.
- Work-life balance in a daytime, Monday- Friday position.
- Future progression to future Management positions within the company.
- A comprehensive and benefit structure.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager position include:
- Manage the day-to-day operations alongside the General Manager, ensuring service is delivered to the highest standard with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepare the allocation of operational budgets for review by the General Manager to meet the requirements of the contract.
- Ensure that all financial targets and KPIs are achieved within a framework of financial control.
- Staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
Requirements of the Assistant Manager position include:
- Previous senior management experience in a similar role, 4/5 Star Hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.
- Excellent interpersonal and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
- Full working knowledge on modern trends in all forms of Hospitality.
- Up to date SOP’s and procedures both in front and back of house including audits and appraisals.
- Full working rights in Ireland.
If this is a position that may interest you then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up to date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call directly on 0876256793.
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General Manager – Daytime, Monday- Friday €70K package
We at Excel Recruitment are currently seeking a General Manager at one of Ireland’s leading contract catering companies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong 4/5 Star Hotel, contract catering, or Restaurant management background to step into a daytime position while maintaining the highest level of standard.
Benefits of the General Manager position include:
- A highly competitive salary.
- Work-life balance in a daytime, Monday- Friday position.
- Future progression to Area Manager positions within the company.
- A comprehensive bonus structure.
Responsibilities of this General Manager job include:
- Manage the day-to-day operations and ensure service delivery is of the highest standard along with delivering meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepare and review the allocation of operational budgets to meet the requirements of the contract.
- Ensure that all financial targets and KPI’s are achieved within a framework of financial control.
- Staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
What you need to be considered for the General Manager job:
- Previous management experience in a similar role, 4/5 Star Hotels, Restaurants or contract catering.
- Excellent interpersonal and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
- Hold to a consistently high level of standard.
- Up to date working knowledge on modern trends in all forms of Hospitality.
- Up to date SOP’s and procedures both in front and back of house including audits and appraisals.
If this is a position that may interest you then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up to date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence
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