Department Manager
Excel Recruitment are hiring a Department Manager for a well-known brand that’s investing heavily in its stores, people, and customer experience. This role is based in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
If you’re the kind of leader who builds strong teams, drives performance, and creates a positive, energetic shop floor-this could be a great next step.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team to deliver strong results
- Creating a high-energy, customer-first environment
- Driving sales, standards, and day-to-day performance
- Supporting team leaders and keeping operations running smoothly
- Managing hiring, onboarding, rotas, and performance conversations
- Making sure the store is safe, compliant, and well-run
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing a team in a fast-paced grocery retail environment
- A hands-on leader who leads from the front
- Strong people skills-you know how to motivate and develop others
- Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering results
- Someone who thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment
What’s in it for you:
- Salary up to €50,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonus + staff discount
- 39-hour contract
- Pension scheme
- Real opportunities for progression and development
If you are interested in learning more about this Department Manager position, please apply with your updated CV, and Jade will handle your application.
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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: €65k – €70k 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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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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Store Manager – Limerick City
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 for Limerick.
Salary: €50k – €55k plus Bonus
This established retail group is known all across the country for offering expectional fuel, retail and food offerings to their new and repeat customers. This experienced and sales driven Retail Manager is to ensure delivery of targets for all departments within the busy site, in terms of sales & profitability. This is through the effective management of all store operations, personnel, merchandising, local store marketing, and cost management.
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 large forecourt or 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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Assistant Manager – Technology
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-known retailer for an Assistant Manager to join their successful technology department in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven retail professional with a passion for technology and a proven track record in sales. We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates from computers, consumer electronics, telecommunications, gaming, appliances, or other high-ticket retail environments.
As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in leading a busy and fast-paced sales environment, ensuring exceptional customer service while driving revenue and team performance. You’ll be responsible for motivating a high-performing sales team, maintaining excellent operational standards, and ensuring customers receive expert advice on a wide range of technology products.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary – up to 18€ per hour plus overtime
- Excellent commission – OTE 45-50K+
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Genuine career progression with a market-leading retailer
- Staff discounts
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous retail management or supervisory experience
- Strong sales background within computers, technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, gaming, or other high-value retail sectors
- Passionate about technology and confident discussing technical products with customers
- Proven ability to deliver and exceed sales targets
- Strong leadership skills
- Customer-centric and highly motivated
- Ambitious and eager to progress
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the daily management of a high-volume technology department
- Drive sales performance and achieve departmental targets
- Lead, coach, and develop a customer-focused sales team
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through expert product knowledge
- Monitor KPIs and implement initiatives to maximise sales opportunities
- Maintain high standards of merchandising and stock presentation
- Ensure strong operational and inventory controls
- Assist with recruitment, training, and performance management
- Promote a positive and results-driven team culture
If you’re a sales-focused retail leader with a passion for technology and a desire to build a successful career with one of Ireland’s best-known retailers, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion and Jade will be in touch.
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Assistant Manager – Technology
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-known retailer for an Assistant Manager to join their successful technology department in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven retail professional with a passion for technology and a proven track record in sales. We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates from computers, consumer electronics, telecommunications, gaming, appliances, or other high-ticket retail environments.
As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in leading a busy and fast-paced sales environment, ensuring exceptional customer service while driving revenue and team performance. You’ll be responsible for motivating a high-performing sales team, maintaining excellent operational standards, and ensuring customers receive expert advice on a wide range of technology products.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary – up to 18€ per hour plus overtime
- Excellent commission – OTE 45-50K+
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Genuine career progression with a market-leading retailer
- Staff discounts
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous retail management or supervisory experience
- Strong sales background within computers, technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, gaming, or other high-value retail sectors
- Passionate about technology and confident discussing technical products with customers
- Proven ability to deliver and exceed sales targets
- Strong leadership skills
- Customer-centric and highly motivated
- Ambitious and eager to progress
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the daily management of a high-volume technology department
- Drive sales performance and achieve departmental targets
- Lead, coach, and develop a customer-focused sales team
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through expert product knowledge
- Monitor KPIs and implement initiatives to maximise sales opportunities
- Maintain high standards of merchandising and stock presentation
- Ensure strong operational and inventory controls
- Assist with recruitment, training, and performance management
- Promote a positive and results-driven team culture
If you’re a sales-focused retail leader with a passion for technology and a desire to build a successful career with one of Ireland’s best-known retailers, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion and Jade will be in touch.
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Assistant Store Manager – Fashion
Our client, a leading fashion and home retail chain dedicated to providing customers with the latest trends in clothing, accessories, and home decor is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Ballina, Co. Mayo. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and high-quality products, our client strives to create an enjoyable shopping experience for every visitor.
As Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the store, uphold company standards, and drive sales growth. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about fashion, and delivering excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Store Manager in overseeing all aspects of store operations, including sales performance, inventory management, and customer service.
- Lead by example by providing exceptional customer service and cultivating positive relationships with customers.
- Train and develop retail associates to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and customer service abilities.
- Execute visual merchandising standards to create an engaging and visually appealing shopping environment.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to analyse sales reports and develop strategies to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols.
- Assist in scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage during peak business hours.
Skills and experience required:
- 3+ years of retail management experience with fashion/homeware.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for visual merchandising.
Salary package:
- Up to €40K DOE
- Great working hours – no late nights
- Discount
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Assistant Store Manager job please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Assistant Store Manager | Ballina, Co. Mayo
Our client, a leading Irish department store retailer, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership of their successful store in Ballina, Co. Mayo. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate retail leader to join a well-established business renowned for its excellent customer offering across fashion, homeware, beauty, and lifestyle categories.
Working closely with the Store Manager, you will play a key role in driving the commercial performance of the store, leading and developing the team, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Manager or a strong retail Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day running and commercial performance of the store.
- Lead, coach, and motivate the team to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Drive commercial standards, ensuring excellent visual merchandising and stock presentation throughout the store.
- Monitor sales performance and implement action plans to maximise opportunities and achieve KPIs.
- Support recruitment, training, and development of the store team.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety standards.
- Act as Store Manager in their absence, maintaining high operational and customer service standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ retail management experience as an Assistant Manager, Department Manager, or Senior Supervisor.
- Experience within fashion, department store, or high-volume retail is highly desirable.
- A proven ability to motivate and develop teams within a fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong commercial awareness with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Package
- Salary of €38,000 – €40,000 DOE
- Staff discount
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development and progression opportunities
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV via the link provided. For more retail management opportunities, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or for a confidential discussion, contact Aislinn 01 871 7604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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Department Manager – Grocery Retail
Our client, a leading international retail chain renowned for quality across food, home and lifestyle, is seeking to recruit an experienced Department Manager for their Grocery department in their store in 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 of this Department manager job include:
- Coach, inspire and develop your team to achieve their full potential, recognising success, driving engagement and proactively managing performance.
- Drive store KPIs, sales growth and profitability by leading a motivated, customer-focused and high-performing team.
- Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of your department, ensuring outstanding standards, operational efficiency and a seamless customer experience.
- Support the Store Manager in delivering commercial success by identifying opportunities to improve sales, productivity, customer experience and operational performance.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive and high-performance culture that encourages collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Champion exceptional customer service, ensuring every customer receives a first-class shopping experience while maintaining the highest standards across the department.
Skills & Requirements for this Department Manager job include:
- 3+ years’ management experience within a high-volume grocery or retail environment.
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse KPIs, identify opportunities and drive sales and profitability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
- Experience managing multiple departments or product categories, including Foodhall, Fashion and Home, is highly desirable.
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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Store Manager
Are you an experienced Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your retail career? This is an exciting opportunity to become a Store Manager with a well-established Irish retailer based in the heart of Galway City Centre!
Our client is looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who can inspire a team, drive sales performance, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing, customer-focused sales team
- Drive sales and commercial performance
- Ensure the store is fully prepared to trade at all times
- Manage stock levels, deliveries, and merchandising standards
- Maintain excellent visual presentation
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Store Manager
- Ambitious, hands-on, and commercially minded
- Passionate about retail, customer service, and team development
- Confident leading from the front in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in hearing more about this Store Manager job, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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