Job type: Full Time

Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

My client, a leading food distribution business, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to develop their career within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting product management, supplier relationships and commercial operations. Dublin based.

Package

  • Salary €40-45k
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid Working
  • Free Parking

Responsibilities of this Assistant Buyer job include:

  • Create, maintain and update product codes across internal systems.
  • Manage product pricing and implement price changes in line with agreed margin targets.
  • Resolve pricing and product-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate pricing updates, product changes and commercial information to customers and sales teams.
  • Maintain accurate product information across customer ordering portals and internal databases.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
  • Support supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favourable commercial terms.
  • Identify market gaps, category opportunities and new product opportunities to support business growth.
  • Coordinate product samples, ensuring efficient tracking, logging and distribution.
  • Maintain commercial databases, update currency files and support ERP system maintenance.
  • Conduct system testing and assist with process improvements where required.
  • Review margin reports to identify pricing discrepancies, margin erosion and profitability opportunities.
  • Prepare monthly rebate reports, sample reports and ad hoc commercial reports.

Requirements of this Assistant Buyer job include:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Buying, Commercial, Procurement or similar role.
  • Previous experience within FMCG, foodservice, wholesale or retail environments is desirable.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of pricing, margins and profitability.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and working with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
  • Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience working with ERP systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

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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Field Sales Manager

Field Sales Manager

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Field Sales Manager for our client who specialises in the Home, Garden, DIY and FMCG sector. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional looking to step into a strategic field-based management role with clear progression into senior leadership. Based in Dublin with nationwide responsibility, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth, developing high-performing sales teams, and shaping the go-to-market strategy across multiple product categories.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and motivate a team of field sales and merchandising professionals to exceed performance targets.
  • Design and execute strategic sales plans aligned with long-term business growth objectives.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership, contributing to wider commercial strategy and business direction.
  • Identify, evaluate, and secure new business opportunities across existing and emerging channels.
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent growth in revenue and market share.
  • Maximise opportunities within key accounts while expanding the customer base nationally.
  • Act as a key brand ambassador, representing the business at trade shows, industry events, and client engagements.
  • Oversee field sales operations, ensuring efficient coverage, productivity, and execution.
  • Monitor and report on sales performance, including forecasting, pipeline health, conversion rates, and sales cycles.
  • Use data and market insights to inform decision-making and competitive positioning.
  • Identify risks and opportunities, implementing corrective or growth actions where needed.
  • Champion a strong customer-first culture across the organisation.
  • Maintain a high level of visibility in the field, leading by example and driving engagement.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in field sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles.
  • Experience operating at a senior BDM or Field Sales Manager level, ideally within FMCG, DIY, or related sectors.
  • Highly commercial mindset with the ability to influence strategy and deliver results.
  • Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship building at all levels.
  • Ability to analyse market trends, competitor activity, and performance metrics to guide decisions.
  • Ambitious, driven, and career-focused, with a clear desire to progress into senior leadership (e.g. Sales Director).
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
  • Strong presentation and proposal development skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to step into a leadership role with significant exposure to strategic decision-making and national account development. The position offers a clear pathway to senior leadership, including progression to Sales Director for the right individual who demonstrates strong commercial impact, leadership capability, and sustained performance. If you would like to apply for this Field Sales Manager role, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Laurence on 01-8717605.

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Recruitment Consultant – Commercial & Finance

Recruitment Consultant – Commercial & Finance

Join One of Ireland’s Leading Recruitment Agencies

At Excel Recruitment, we’re approaching a major milestone as we prepare to celebrate 25 years in business next year. Over the past two decades, we’ve grown into one of Ireland’s leading recruitment agencies, building long-standing partnerships with clients and candidates across Commercial, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial and Supply Chain.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Recruitment Consultant to join our Commercial & Finance division. This is an opportunity to join an established and respected brand, inherit a warm desk and build your own market while being supported to drive new business, grow revenue and maximise your earning potential.

We’re looking to speak with recruiters who have a proven track record in business development, client acquisition and relationship management, and who are confident generating new opportunities through proactive sales activity. If you’re motivated by winning business, building lasting client relationships and growing a successful desk, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Dublin City Centre (Dublin 1 / Dublin 7) or Naas office available too- Hybrid Working Available

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
  • Warm desk with existing clients, active vacancies and immediate earning potential
  • Hybrid working options
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Industry-leading training and ongoing development
  • Quarterly and annual incentive programmes
  • Company social events and team celebrations
  • Wellness initiatives and employee support programmes
  • Access to industry-leading recruitment technology, sourcing tools and databases
  • Strong marketing support to help build your personal brand and market presence
  • Autonomy to develop and grow your own desk
  • Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Opportunity to work with one of Ireland’s most recognised recruitment brands
  • A high-performance culture where success is recognised and rewarded
  • Genuine opportunity to significantly increase your earnings and accelerate your career

The Opportunity

This is a true 360 recruitment role with a strong emphasis on business development, sales and desk growth.

You’ll inherit a warm desk with existing clients and opportunities, but success in this role will come from your ability to generate new business, build strong client relationships and develop long-term partnerships. You’ll have the freedom to manage your desk like your own business while benefiting from the support, infrastructure and reputation of an established recruitment brand.

Whether it’s cold calling prospective clients, re-engaging dormant accounts, attending networking events, building referral networks or expanding existing client relationships, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue and growing your market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities through cold calling, warm calling, networking, referrals and client meetings
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities
  • Convert leads into long-term client partnerships
  • Negotiate terms of business, recruitment fees and service agreements
  • Identify opportunities to grow and maximise existing client accounts
  • Conduct market mapping and business development campaigns within your specialist sector
  • Qualify vacancies and provide tailored recruitment solutions to clients
  • Source, interview and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Build and maintain a strong network of Commercial and Finance professionals
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial client engagement through to successful placement
  • Provide market insights, salary benchmarking and recruitment advice to clients
  • Consistently achieve and exceed activity, placement and revenue targets
  • Build your personal brand and reputation within your market
  • Take ownership of your desk and drive its long-term growth and profitability

About You

  • Previous recruitment experience, ideally within a 360 recruitment environment
  • Proven track record of business development, sales and client acquisition within recruitment
  • Strong experience building and managing client relationships
  • Confident generating new business through cold calling, warm calling, networking and relationship building
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence decision-makers
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercially minded with a strong focus on revenue generation and growth
  • Experience managing the full recruitment process from client acquisition through to placement
  • Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills
  • Target-driven with a proven ability to achieve and exceed sales goals
  • Highly organised with strong time management and desk management skills
  • Self-motivated, ambitious and eager to grow a successful desk
  • Resilient, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, sales-focused environment
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates

Why Join Excel Recruitment?

As we approach 25 years in business, Excel Recruitment continues to grow, invest and evolve. Our success has been built on the quality of our people, the strength of our client relationships and our commitment to delivering exceptional results.

We provide our consultants with the tools, training, support and autonomy needed to succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to build your own market, grow your own desk, increase your earnings and progress your career within a business that genuinely rewards ambition and performance.

If you’re a recruiter who thrives on business development, enjoys building relationships and wants to be part of a successful and growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

This role offers valuable experience within a growing Commercial & Finance team, providing the opportunity to work warm client relationships, develop business development capability, and build a long‑term career with a multi award‑winning recruitment business. Please apply using the link below for the attention of Cloe Stapleton. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7676.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would also like to be considered for other suitable roles aligned with your experience and skill set, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the application link provided.
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Catering General Manager – Healthcare

Excel Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Catering General Manager for a leading contract catering business at a high-profile healthcare site in Dublin.

This senior role oversees several busy food service outlets, leading a large team while maintaining high standards across food quality, service, compliance, and client relationships. It is a great opportunity for a commercially focused catering or hospitality leader with strong people management experience.

Benefits of the Catering General Manager role

  • Pension contribution
  • Free on-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Free meals on shift
  • Enhanced leave benefits
  • Employee discount portal and wellbeing supports
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Recognition events and long-term career development opportunities
  • Access to accredited learning and progression pathways

Responsibilities of the Catering General Manager:

  • Oversee daily catering operations across multiple food service areas on a busy healthcare site
  • Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational delivery
  • Lead, coach, and develop a large multi-skilled team, including performance management, succession planning, and ongoing training
  • Create and deliver operational plans and strategic goals over a 12 to 24-month period
  • Build positive working relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and site-based teams
  • Ensure the site remains fully compliant with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and company standards
  • Manage budgets, financial targets, labour controls, and commercial performance across the operation
  • Drive improvements across menus, service delivery, sustainability, customer engagement, and team standards
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, rostering, and HR processes for the catering team
  • Use customer feedback, site data, and operational insight to improve the service and identify new opportunities

Requirements of the Catering General Manager

  • Previous senior management experience in catering, hospitality, food services, or contract catering, ideally within healthcare or another high-volume environment
  • Strong people management skills with a hands-on, supportive, and coaching-led leadership style
  • Strong commercial awareness with proven experience managing budgets, labour, margins, and KPIs
  • Confident communicator who can build trust with teams, clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on compliance, quality, safety, and the customer experience
  • A positive and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in team development, service standards, and continuous improvement
  • Qualifications in hospitality management, food safety, catering management, or a related discipline would be an advantage

If you’re a passionate and results-driven hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV below or contact Kevin for a confidential discussion 087 381 3866.

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Fresh Food Area Manager

Fresh Food Area Manager -Dublin

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Fresh Food Area Manager to join a leading retail business across the Dublin region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fresh food professional who thrives on developing people, driving standards and delivering exceptional commercial results.

This role Offers a competitive package, strong career progression and the opportunity to influence fresh food performance across multiple locations.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of €50,000 – €55,000
  • Company vehicle or travel allowance
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Autonomy to influence and develop fresh food operations across multiple sites
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing retail organisation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and lead fresh food operations across a portfolio of stores
  • Drive sales growth, profitability and fresh food performance across all locations
  • Coach, mentor and develop Fresh Food Managers and in-store teams
  • Ensure best-in-class standards across deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh departments
  • Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews
  • Identify opportunities to improve sales, margin and customer experience
  • Drive compliance across food safety, HACCP and operational standards
  • Support new product launches, promotions and seasonal initiatives
  • Analyse store performance and implement action plans to improve results
  • Deliver training programmes and best-practice initiatives across the network

About You:

  • Previous experience as a Fresh Food Manager, Fresh Food Advisor, Area Manager, Retail Manager or Multi-Site Fresh Food Specialist
  • Strong knowledge of deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh food operations
  • Proven track record of improving sales, margin and operational performance
  • Experience coaching and developing teams across multiple locations
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and compliance requirements
  • Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Passionate about fresh food, customer experience and operational excellence

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious fresh food professional looking to take the next step in their career.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

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Corporate Receptionist

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Receptionist for our client who specialises in the telecom and communications industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist to transition from a hospitality setting into a professional corporate environment with regular business hours.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome visitors and manage access to the building
  • Notify staff when guests arrive
  • Ensure a high-quality visitor experience at all times
  • Manage sign-in processes and issue visitor/employee badges
  • Answer and direct incoming calls efficiently
  • Keep the reception and lobby area clean, organised, and presentable
  • Coordinate basic office services and maintenance (e.g. office equipment, building requests)

Requirements

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a hotel or corporate reception role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • Confident telephone manner
  • Good knowledge of Dublin city
  • Fluent English

This Corporate Receptionist role offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking a better work-life balance, with a Monday to Friday schedule and no late nights or weekend work. If you would like to apply for this Corporate Receptionist, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Laurence on 01-8717605.

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Luxury Assistant Manager – No late nights

Luxury Assistant Manager – No late nights

Are you ready to step into a premium retail role with real career progression and a genuine work-life balance? We’re partnering with a leading retailer in Dublin City Centre to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager for a high-performing store. This role offers the chance to join a premium environment where customer experience is everything, while also benefiting from excellent working hours and a clear pathway to Store Manager level.

As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving store performance, supporting the Store Manager, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operations while developing a strong, high-performing team.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting the daily running of the store and stepping up in the Store Manager’s absence
  • Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team
  • Driving sales through strong commercial awareness and KPI management
  • Delivering a premium, consultative customer experience
  • Maintaining exceptional standards across merchandising and stock control
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing team development

About you:

  • 3+ years’ retail management experience
  • Background in luxury, jewellery, or premium fashion is highly desirable
  • Commercially driven with a strong track record of delivering results
  • A natural leader with a passion for customer experience
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What makes this opportunity stand out:

  • No late-night trading – offering genuine work-life balance
  • Clear and fast progression to Store Manager level
  • Competitive salary with bonus structure
  • Supportive leadership team and structured training

If you’re looking for your next step in premium retail – with progression and balance – this is a role worth exploring.
For more information on this Assistant Manager opportunity, or other retail roles, contact Jade 01 8717640. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence.

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Commercial Property Manager

Retail Commercial Property Manager

My client is a well-established, multi-site retail organisation with over 100 stores and regional offices nationwide.

They are recruiting an experienced Property Manager who will report to the COO and will oversee a team of three to include an Assistant Property Manager, H&S Officer, and Administrator.

This job is based out of their Naas head office with one day work from home and some nationwide travel.

As a Commercial Property Manager, you will take full ownership of the property strategy, leading on acquisitions and disposals, health & safety, compliance, facilities, financial management, lease negotiations, estate optimisation, and cost control, while ensuring the estate supports commercial performance and future growth.

The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial properties and managing multi-site portfolios coupled with strong negotiation skills, and the ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational delivery in a fast-paced retail environment.

Salary & Package

  • €75k-€80k negotiable but must reflect level of experience
  • 5% Pension Contribution
  • 22 Days Annual Leave plus Good Friday and three days over Christmas
  • Hybrid working model (1 day WFH)

Key Responsibilities for the job of Property Manager

  • Develop and deliver a 3-year property strategy aligned with retail growth and performance
  • Lead estate optimisation including relocations, refits, closures, and portfolio improvements
  • Use commercial and retail data to inform property decisions and identify new opportunities
  • Manage acquisitions, disposals, and all lease events including renewals, rent reviews, and regears
  • Negotiate with landlords and manage relationships with agents, surveyors, and legal advisors
  • Ensure accurate estate records and effective management of critical lease dates
  • Oversee service charge budgets, challenging costs and driving value across the estate
  • Ensure full statutory compliance across all sites including H&S and regulatory requirements
  • Manage facilities, contractors, and both planned and reactive maintenance programmes
  • Maintain safe, compliant, and high-quality environments across all locations
  • Prepare and manage property budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Develop business cases for new sites and capital investment projects
  • Support income growth through strategic estate development
  • Lead and develop the property team while collaborating cross-functionally
  • Present property updates and strategy to senior leadership and board level
  • Support regional teams on all property-related matters

Skills and Requirements for the job of Property Manager

  • Degree qualified in Property or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in senior property or estate management, ideally within multi-site retail
  • Strong track record in lease negotiations, rent reviews, and estate management
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with budget management experience
  • Knowledge of property compliance, health & safety, and statutory requirements
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial performance and long-term planning

Should you be interested in this Property Manager job apply or contact Ambyr 01 8717609.

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Fresh Food Area Manager

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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