Assistant Manager – Lissarda, Co. Cork
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager on behalf of a successful and growing retailer in Lissarda, Co. Cork.
If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy leading teams, driving sales, and delivering exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive salary of €40,000 – €42,000 DOE
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily store operations
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team to deliver excellent customer service
- Drive sales performance while managing costs and improving profitability
- Oversee merchandising, stock control, and replenishment
- Assist with staff recruitment, training, development, and performance management
- Prepare staff rotas and manage labour costs effectively
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company procedures
- Maintain high standards of presentation across all departments
- Act as Duty Manager in the Store Manager’s absence
- Deliver a consistently excellent shopping experience for every customer
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, or Senior Supervisor within convenience retail or supermarkets
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Commercially aware with experience driving sales and controlling costs
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with fresh food operations is an advantage
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- A hands-on, positive attitude with a passion for retail
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving retailer. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Store Manager – Kilkenny City
We are recruiting an experienced Store Manager for a busy convenience store in Kilkenny City.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, expanding retailer offering a highly competitive salary, bonus potential and genuine scope to progress as the business continues to grow.
What’s on offer?
- €55,000-€60,000 salary
- Performance-related bonus
The role
As Store Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the store, leading your team to deliver excellent standards, strong sales and a great customer experience.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a busy retail team
- Drive sales, profitability and overall store performance
- Deliver consistently high standards across the shop floor
- Manage labour, stock, waste and other key store costs
- Ensure excellent availability, merchandising and promotional execution
- Recruit, train and develop your team
- Maintain excellent customer service standards
- Ensure all operational, food safety and compliance standards are achieved
- Use KPIs and store performance data to identify opportunities and take action
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Store Manager, Retail Manager or high-performing Assistant Manager with a strong background in convenience, grocery or high-volume retail.
You will be:
- A confident, hands-on people leader
- Commercially aware and comfortable managing KPIs
- Experienced in managing a fast-paced retail operation
- Strong on standards, costs and operational controls
- Able to develop a team and create accountability
- Energetic, organised and comfortable making decisions
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the role.
INDALAN
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.
INDALAN
Store Manager – Dublin City Centre
Our client, a well-established and growing Irish retail brand, is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead one of their busy and most high-profile stores in Dublin City Centre.
This is a fantastic job opportunity for an energetic, commercially minded retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. With thousands of customers through the doors each week, you’ll be leading from the front, inspiring your team, delivering an outstanding customer experience and driving commercial performance.
If you’re passionate about retail, love developing high-performing teams and enjoy the buzz of a busy trading environment, this could be the next exciting step in your career.
The Role
As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day running of this buys Dublin City location, ensuring exceptional operational standards while creating an engaging shopping experience for every customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and inspire a large retail team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service.
- Drive sales performance and achieve store KPIs through strong commercial leadership.
- Create an engaging, high-energy culture where colleagues are motivated to perform at their best.
- Maintain outstanding visual merchandising and presentation standards throughout the store.
- Ensure operational excellence across all areas, including stock management, compliance and back-of-house processes.
- Analyse sales performance, identify opportunities and implement commercial action plans.
- Lead from the front, supporting your team on the shop floor and setting the standard through your own example.
- Recruit, develop and retain talent through coaching, recognition and regular performance reviews.
About You
- 3+ years’ experience as a Store Manager within a high-volume retail environment.
- Background in grocery, fashion, sports, discount or non-food retail.
- A confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Commercially astute with a proven track record of delivering sales growth and KPI performance.
- Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
- Hands-on, energetic and leads by example.
- Strong operational and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to manage a large, high-volume store where no two days are the same, and you’re motivated by leading people, driving results and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application in confidence
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Branch Manager – Dublin City Centre
Monday to Friday – 8.30am – 5pm
Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to supporting individuals into sustainable employment while partnering with local businesses and communities. They are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, developing their people and making a real difference in the communities they serve.
They are now seeking an inspiring Branch Manager to lead and develop a team of 6-7 colleagues, creating a high-performing, positive culture while driving operational excellence and helping a diverse group of individuals overcome barriers to secure meaningful employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and motivate your team to achieve performance, quality and service delivery targets.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring compliance and an exceptional customer experience.
- Work closely with a diverse range of individuals, supporting your team to help clients secure sustainable employment opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, community partners and key stakeholders to create employment opportunities.
- Monitor branch performance, analyse KPIs and implement continuous improvements.
- Recruit, develop and inspire your team, fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
About You
- 3-4 years’ senior branch management experience, ideally within a customer-focused, people-centred or target-driven environment.
- A proven track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial and operational management skills with experience delivering targets and KPIs.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, with a passion for helping people succeed.
- Experience in recruitment with strong administration and presentation experience
Benefits
- Monday to Friday working.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Company pension with a 5% employer contribution.
- Health insurance allowance.
- Life assurance (3x salary).
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity benefits.
- Two paid volunteer days each year.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
Should you be interested in hearing more about this job opportunity, please apply via the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application,
INDAIS
Store Manager
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment? Our client, a leading retailer offering the best in class clothing and footwear brands, are seeking an experienced Store Manager to join their team in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and success of the store. This includes delivering exceptional customer service, driving sales performance, and leading a team of dynamic and passionate individuals. Your focus will be on building strong customer relationships and ensuring the store meets its sales targets and KPIs.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and motivate a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Drive store performance and meet sales targets by effectively managing store operations
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent communication and brand knowledge
- Use your commercial acumen to identify opportunities to grow revenue and improve profitability
- Ensure that visual merchandising and store presentation reflect the brand’s identity and standards
- Implement company policies and processes while fostering a positive, collaborative working environment
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in retail store management
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a large team
- A solid understanding of key commercial drivers and experience in achieving sales targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
Should you be interested in finding out more about this Store Manager job, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Assistant Manager | Dundrum
Love sport? Passionate about retail? Ready to take the next step in your management career?
Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Technical Sports Retailers, with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, expert product knowledge and an inspiring shopping experience. They’re now looking for an Assistant Manager to join their flagship Dundrum store.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, people-focused business where teamwork, energy and career progression are genuinely encouraged. Working alongside an experienced management team, you’ll help lead a store of approximately 30 Sports Advisors, creating an environment where both customers and colleagues thrive.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager job include:
- Supporting the daily operation of a flagship retail store
- Leading, coaching and developing a large team
- Driving sales, KPIs and commercial performance
- Delivering an exceptional customer experience through expert service
- Maintaining outstanding visual merchandising and store presentation
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and team development
- Ensuring high standards across operations, health & safety and security
- Analyse daily and weekly sales reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance and maximise sales.
- Build strong product knowledge across the team, ensuring customers receive expert advice and recommendations.
Experience required for this Assistant Manager job include:
- Has retail management experience as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager
- Comes from a fashion, sports or lifestyle retail background
- Loves leading from the front and developing people
- Has strong commercial awareness and experience driving KPIs
- Brings energy, positivity and a hands-on approach to every shift
- Is passionate about creating an exceptional customer experience
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
If you’re ready to join a business that’s passionate about sport, people and progression, we’d love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career with a market-leading retailer while making a real impact in one of its busiest and most exciting stores.
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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Fresh Food Trainer – Cork
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fresh Food Trainer to join a leading grocery retail business based in Cork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fresh food professional who thrives on developing people, improving standards and driving operational excellence across multiple retail locations.
This role offers a Competitive Salary, Excellent benefits package and the chance to make a real impact.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle or travel expenses
- Discretionary Bonus
- Phone and Laptop
- Company Pension scheme
- Opportunity to work with a successful and expanding retail business
- Autonomy to make a real impact across multiple stores
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver practical, hands-on training across deli, bakery, hot food, café and fresh food departments
- Coach and develop Fresh Food Managers, Supervisors and team members to maximise performance
- Drive consistency in food quality, presentation and customer service across all stores
- Support new store openings, refits and fresh food launches
- Carry out fresh food audits and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation and company procedures
- Develop and implement training plans tailored to individual store requirements
- Monitor departmental performance and provide coaching to improve sales, waste and profitability
- Support stores in achieving excellence in fresh food standards and operational compliance
- Work closely with Area Managers and Store Managers to deliver continuous operational improvements
- Promote innovation and identify opportunities to enhance the fresh food offering
- Maintain accurate training records and provide regular progress updates to senior management
About You:
- Minimum 3 year’s experience in fresh food retail, deli, bakery, convenience, or food service.
- Strong knowledge of deli, bakery, hot food and fresh food operations
- Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality standards
- Experience coaching, mentoring or training retail teams
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Passionate about developing people and driving operational excellence
- Commercially aware with experience improving sales, margins and reducing waste
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities
- Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel across Cork and surrounding areas
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to move into a specialist role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence fresh food standards across multiple locations while developing future retail leaders.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDNIK
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 €65,000 – €70,000, 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 €65,000-€70,000 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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