Store Manager – Cork
Excel Recruitment is delighted to retain the opportunity to recruit for our long-standing and ever-expanding client. Our clients are seeking an experienced Store Manager in Cork.
Salary: €60k plus Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Ensure operation runs efficiently and smoothly
- The recruitment, training, and development of high-quality personnel for all departments within the store
- Overseeing rostering and general management of personnel to ensure adequate cover with in budgetary provisions, whilst maintaining quality service to our customers in all areas of the store and across all offerings/brands
- Managing the overall performance of the site, and driving operations to ensure this store is maximised
- Generating financial reports, analysing same and reporting any discrepancies to relevant department/Managing Director
- Ensure overheads are controlled and minimised where appropriate
- Take full care of Health & Safety of all personnel and customers in store and ensure any risks are minimised, or where possible, eliminated
- Ensure Forecourt Health & Safety procedures are in place and operational at all times
Requirements:
- Come from a convenience background
- Excellent operational knowledge of retail environment
- Proven track record in achieving agreed targets
- Working knowledge of Labour Law, Health & Safety regulations, HACCP, and Consumer Law
- An excellent commercial acumen with the ability to anticipate and react to market changes
If you are interested in this job, or any other grocery retail jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly via the link below.
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Store Manager – Tipperary / Limerick
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with our long-standing and rapidly expanding client to recruit an experienced Store Manager for their busy, high-volume site in Limerick City.
Salary: €60k, Bonus up to €10k and Company Pension.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected retail group renowned for delivering outstanding fuel, convenience retail, fresh food, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the overall performance and profitability of the forecourt and convenience store
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing management and store team
- Recruit, train, and retain talented employees across all departments
- Drive sales growth while maximising profitability through effective commercial decision-making
- Monitor KPIs, sales, margins, labour costs, and shrinkage, implementing action plans where required
- Manage staff rosters and labour budgets to ensure excellent customer service while controlling costs
- Ensure exceptional merchandising, stock availability, and presentation standards throughout the site
- Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory management, and waste reduction initiatives
- Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure a consistently excellent customer experience
- Manage all cash handling, banking, and financial controls in line with company procedures
- Produce and analyse financial and operational reports, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, HACCP, licensing, and company policies
- Maintain forecourt safety standards, ensuring all fuel operations comply with legislation and best practice
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, local customers, and the wider community
- Drive local marketing initiatives and promotional activity to maximise site performance
Requirements
- Previous management experience within a high-volume forecourt, convenience retail, or supermarket environment
- Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver outstanding commercial results
- Strong experience managing KPIs, sales performance, labour costs, stock control, and profitability
- Excellent knowledge of retail operations, customer service, and people management
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, HACCP, employment legislation, and consumer law
- Commercially focused with the ability to identify opportunities and respond quickly to market trends
- A hands-on leader with excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and developing successful teams
If you are interested in this opportunity, or any other retail management roles with Excel Recruitment, please apply directly via the link below.
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Assistant Retail Manager, Co. Wicklow
Are you an experienced retail leader with a passion for customer service, beautiful home and lifestyle products, and gardening?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager to join a thriving retail business in Co. Wicklow. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a destination store offering an inspiring range of homeware, lifestyle, gifting, gardening, and outdoor living products.
The Role
As Assistant Manager, you will:
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store.
- Lead, coach, and motivate the retail team to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Drive sales through excellent product knowledge and customer engagement.
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.
- Oversee stock control, replenishment, and inventory management.
- Handle customer queries professionally and resolve issues effectively.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Assist with seasonal promotions, merchandising, and in-store events.
- Ensure all health and safety and company procedures are followed.
- Take responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
About You
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
- Previous experience in a retail supervisory or Assistant Manager role.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales and performance.
- An eye for visual merchandising and store presentation.
- An interest in home, lifestyle, gardening, or outdoor living products.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Excellent opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- Staff discounts.
- Daytime retail hours with a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Employee referral programme.
- Free on-site parking.
If you’re passionate about retail, love creating memorable customer experiences, and are ready to take the next step in your management career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a successful retail business in beautiful Co. Wicklow. Please upload your updated cv to the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application
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Duty Manager – Limerick
Our client, a leading retailer with a strong presence across Ireland and Europe, is seeking an experienced Retail Duty Manager to join their high-performing store team in Limerick. This is an exciting opportunity for a retail professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys leading from the front. The successful candidate will be highly operational, commercially focused, and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive team performance.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Staff discount
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities of this Duty Manager job include:
- Drive, maximise, and exceed store sales targets and KPIs
- Ensure excellent product availability and stock control across all departments
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, visual presentation, and housekeeping
- Deliver exceptional customer service and resolving customer queries efficiently
- Lead, motivate, and develop team members to maximise performance and engagement
- Assist with staffing, rostering, training, and performance management
- Ensure company procedures relating to cash handling, stock control, and security are always adhered to
- Take responsibility for opening and closing the store when required and resolve operational issues as they arise
Experience required for this Duty Manager job include:
- 2+ years management experience within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
- Experience within grocery, non-food and fashion management
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving commercial performance
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A hands-on management style with a proactive and positive attitude
- Strong customer service focus and a passion for delivering an exceptional shopping experience
If you are interested in this opportunity, please upload your updated CV via the link provided or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn 01 8717604.
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Retail Duty Manager – Athlone, Westmeath
Our client, a leading international retailer with a strong presence across Ireland and Europe, is seeking an experienced Retail Duty Manager to join their busy Athlone store. This is an excellent opportunity for a retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys leading from the front. The successful candidate will be highly operational, commercially focused, and possess excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to motivate teams and deliver exceptional customer service.
Package
- Competitive salary doe
- Staff discount
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities of this Retail Duty Manager job include:
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy, high-volume retail store
- Drive sales performance and ensuring store targets and KPIs are consistently achieved
- Ensure strong product availability and stock presentation across all departments
- Lead, motivate, and develop team members to deliver excellent customer service standards
- Manage daily floor operations and ensuring all operational tasks are completed efficiently
- Monitor staffing levels and delegating tasks effectively to support business needs
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, housekeeping, and store presentation
- Participate in stock takes and supporting stock control procedures
- Assist with team training, coaching, and performance management
- Ensure all cash handling, security, and company operational procedures are adhered to
Experience required for this Retail Duty Manager job include:
- 2+ year’s management experience within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
- Experience within grocery, non-food, fashion, discount retail, or other large-format retail settings
- Proven leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
- Highly organised with strong planning and time-management abilities
- Commercially focused with a track record of delivering sales and KPI performance
- A hands-on management style and willingness to lead from the shop floor
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Passion for retail and delivering an exceptional customer experience
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV through the link provided or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn 01 8717604.
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Assistant Store Manager – Co. Limerick
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a motivated Assistant Store Manager for our client’s convenience store in Co. Limerick. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious retail professional to play a key role in the day-to-day management of a high-performing store while providing top-tier customer service and helping to deliver on sales and operational targets.
Salary: €35k – €36k
Responsibilities:
- Support the Store Manager in achieving key performance indicators including sales, profit margins, waste, and shrinkage
- Lead and motivate your team by setting a positive example and encouraging collaboration across all departments
- Ensure the store is always clean, well-stocked, and merchandised to the highest standard
- Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction is a top priority at all times
- Actively uphold the brand values: Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative, and Imaginative
- Promote open communication and a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
- Manage day-to-day tasks such as cash handling, stock control, and rostering
- Deliver regular feedback and coaching to staff, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance
- Work closely with senior management and group operations to maintain store excellence
- Embrace new initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of store operations
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar retail management role
- Confident in cash handling and till balancing
- Excellent communication, delegation, and leadership skills
- Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of retail KPIs and business drivers
- Enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about delivering an outstanding shopping experience
If you are interested in this Assistant Store Manager role in Co. Limerick, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Retail Assistant Manager
Our client, a leading DIY Agri-retail chain is seeking to recruit an Assistant Manager for their store in North Cork. With stores across the country and known for their large selection in Agri, home, DIY, and garden departments, this is a great opportunity for an experienced retailer with previous big box, high volume retail management experience.
As Assistant Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day operations and performance of the store including sales, team management, customer experience, health & safety, and stock management in order to achieve agreed objectives.
Our client is a wonderful retail business. They enjoy a market-leading position, within a competitive market. Our client is recognised as a great place to work, ingrained in the local community, but progressive in how they operate.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to join a large and successful retailer with fantastic career progression opportunities available.
Salary package:
- Salary negotiable
- 15% bonus potential
- Excellent pension
- Life assurance
- Great training and development
Responsibilities of this job:
- Supporting the Store Manager to deliver agreed objectives
- Supporting the efficient and cost-effective delivery of service to maximise sales
- Controlling and analysing sales performance for each department against budget so that store targets and KPI’s are met and exceeded
- Delivering excellent store standards
- Ensuring compliance with company policies & procedure
- Ensuring that safety procedures are known, understood, and followed by all team members
- Ensuring the team are fully trained, competent, and developed in their roles
- Liaising with HR on recruitment, selection and succession planning
Skills and experience required for this job:
- Previous big-box high-volume retail management experience
- Hardware or Agri product knowledge advantageous
- Excellent people management skills
- Track record in delivering an excellent customer experience and driving sales
- A keen understanding of store P&L and achieving KPI’s and margin
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to build & maintain strong relationships with customers & stakeholders
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Assistant Manager job opportunity, please upload your CV to the link provided or contact Aislinn 018717604
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