Assistant Manager – Grocery Retail
Salary: €45k-€50K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Assistant Manager:
- Previous retail management experience is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Deli Manager – Kildare
Are you an experienced Deli Manager who takes pride in delivering top-quality food, running an efficient team, and keeping standards sky-high?
We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Deli Management to lead a busy and successful department in Kildare .
This is a hands-on role for someone who can balance great customer service with strong commercial awareness and knows their way around food safety, HSE, and cost control like a pro.
Salary €35k – €40k
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing all aspects of the deli department’s day-to-day operations
- Creating and managing staff rosters to ensure smooth service
- Monitoring margins, controlling waste, and driving profitability
- Maintaining top standards in food safety, HACCP, and HSE audits
- Leading, training, and motivating your team to deliver excellence every day
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Working Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekends if needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Deli Manager (supermarket or forecourt background preferred)
- Strong understanding of food safety, waste control, and HSE requirements
- Proven ability to manage costs and hit key performance targets
- A positive, hands-on leader who can inspire their team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
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Bakery Manager
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled Bakery Manager for our clients, large supermarket in Co.Dublin.
Salary: €40k – €45k
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in scratch baking and managing a fast-paced bakery environment.
Responsibilities of this Bakery Manager:
- Oversee daily operations of the bakery, ensuring high standards of production and presentation
- Manage, train, and motivate the bakery team to meet targets and maintain top-quality output
- Maintain stock levels and ensure timely ordering of ingredients and supplies
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
- Innovate and introduce new products to enhance the bakery’s offerings
- Monitor and control costs, including labour and waste
Requirements of this Manager:
- Proven experience in scratch baking is essential
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
If you are a passionate baker with management experience looking to join a dynamic team, this could be the perfect role for you!
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Supply Planner
Our client, a well-established organisation specialising in end-to-end logistics, supply chain solutions and sales & marketing, is seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join their growing team. This role will take full ownership of demand planning, supply planning, and the Sales & Operations Planning process for a specific category, ensuring alignment across commercial, finance, supply chain and operations teams. Based in Ashbourne.
Package
- Salary €50-55k
- Bonus
- Generous benefits package
Key Responsibilities for this Supply Planner job includes:
- Own and maintain the end-to-end demand forecast for assigned channels or product lines, analysing historical trends, market dynamics, promotions, and customer insights to improve forecast accuracy.
- Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Key Account teams.
- Translate demand forecasts into supply requirements in partnership with external supply planning teams.
- Monitor inventory health, ensuring balanced stock levels and optimal service levels while proactively identifying and resolving supply risks.
- Take full ownership of the monthly S&OP cycle, coordinating demand review, supply review, integrated reconciliation, and executive S&OP meetings.
- Ensure cross-functional alignment across demand, supply, financial plans, and risk/opportunity assessments.
- Present key insights, performance variances, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and Brand Partners.
- Act as the direct point of contact for Brand Partners, managing relationships and leading the planning agenda for the assigned category.
- Partner with the Head of Channel and Commercial Team to align on customer forecasts, promotions, launch plans, and distribution strategies.
- Track and report on key KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, customer service levels, inventory turns, and OTIF performance.
- Identify drivers of variance and implement corrective actions and continuous process improvements across planning practices.
- Support category expansion initiatives and operational strategy improvements through data-driven planning.
Requirements for this Supply Planner job includes:
- Minimum 3-4 years’ experience working within an S&OP process, demand planning, supply planning, or commercial operations role.
- Strong analytical capability with proven forecasting experience.
- Proficiency with planning systems such as SAP 4HANA or D365, with advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI.
- Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and leading planning processes.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning metrics and performance management.
- Knowledge of the Irish grocery and convenience retail market is essential.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to influence without authority and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong drive for results with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Head of Fresh
Are you a strategic senior trading leader with deep FMCG buying experience and a proven track record of driving commercial performance across Fresh categories?
My client, a leading retail and wholesale business operating nationally, is seeking a Head of Fresh to lead the commercial strategy and financial performance across Fresh and associated departments. This is a senior leadership role within the Trading Department, reporting to the Trading Director, with responsibility for delivering ambitious trading plans, strengthening supplier partnerships, and leading the Fresh Trading Team.
Package
- Competitive salary DOE
- Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile working
Responsibilities of the Head of Fresh include:
- Lead the delivery of sales and margin budgets across Fresh and Central Billing divisions
- Achieve budgeted LTA, marketing income and all other buying income targets
- Develop and deliver ambitious commercial strategies and project plans for Fresh categories in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Negotiate and improve group terms and conditions in line with overall trading policy and strategy
- Build and execute partnership agendas with key preferred supplier partners
- Manage and develop a portfolio of key suppliers and brands to maximise commercial performance
- Oversee range development, including product selection, introducing new brands and de-listing existing ranges as required
- Maintain and improve retailer gross margins, ensuring the retailer price file is maintained, reviewed and updated
- Drive and protect the Retailer Benefit Programme within the Fresh supplier base through ongoing negotiations
- Identify new commercial opportunities and suppliers to deliver profitable sales growth
- Ensure customer and retailer requirements are met in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Support own brand/house brand development in partnership with the Private Label Manager
- Conduct regular retailer visits to identify opportunities and drive sales development
- Ensure the team proactively manages regulatory, legislative and revenue changes impacting the division
- Collaborate across commercial and replenishment teams to ensure the division operates effectively and efficiently
Requirements for the Head of Fresh include:
- Significant experience in a senior buying/trading role within FMCG (Fresh category experience highly advantageous)
- Strong commercial and financial management capability with proven results against margin and income targets
- Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills with experience managing senior supplier relationships
- Strategic thinker with strong planning, execution and project delivery skills
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Results-driven mindset with the ability to operate at pace in a complex retail environment
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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Buyer
My client, Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale business is seeking a commercial and passionate Buyer to join their highly reputable business. In this role, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, marketing, category planning, finance, sales, and operations to create and implement business development plans. You’ll oversee everything from product range and pricing to promotions and supply chain. Northern Ireland based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Buyer include:
- Lead the overall design, development, and execution of your category’s planning and scheduling
- Develop and implement comprehensive business development plans.
- Assess the commercial performance of the current range and identify market trends and opportunities.
- Conduct competitive analysis, reviewing competitor offerings and price positioning and evaluating current pricing and margin performance to ensure profitability.
- Develop and implement targeted promotional strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
- Ensure inbound service levels meet targets and that the business effectively leverages group buying power.
- Gather customer feedback and insights to inform future strategies.
Experience required for this Buyer includes:
- Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing /negotiation skills.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a buying/trading team with responsibility for managing categories or product portfolios
- Experience in data analysis and interpretation
- Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Senior Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established and market-leading Irish retail business. This is a senior, commercially critical role offering full ownership of buying strategy, supplier management, and margin performance across a diverse and high-volume product range.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and commercially driven professional to lead the Buying function, shape long-term category direction, and drive growth across both retail stores and eCommerce channels.
Benefits
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Health care
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Senior Buyer job include:
- Owning and delivering annual gross margin targets across all product categories.
- Managing stock investment, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and overall working capital performance.
- Developing and executing pricing architecture and promotional strategies to maximise profitability.
- Leading annual budgeting and reforecasting for the Buying function.
- Creating and delivering a 3-5 year category and product strategy aligned with business growth.
- Driving innovation through new product development, own-brand, and exclusive ranges.
- Managing SKU optimisation, lifecycle planning, and range rationalisation.
- Planning and executing seasonal trading strategies across key retail periods.
- Negotiating supplier agreements including pricing, rebates, exclusivity, and payment terms.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term supplier partnerships.
- Leading structured supplier performance reviews and ensuring supply continuity.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, Finance, and Warehouse teams.
- Driving data-led decision making through ERP systems and performance analytics.
- Monitoring key KPIs including sales, margin, stock turn, and sell-through.
- Leading, coaching, and developing the Buying team to deliver high performance and accountability.
Requirements for this Senior Buyer job include:
- Strong retail buying background with several years’ experience at a senior level.
- Proven experience managing large purchasing budgets (circa €15M+ annually).
- Demonstrated track record of delivering sales growth and margin improvement.
- Strong financial acumen including stock management and OTB control.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with advanced Excel skills.
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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Job Title: Radiographer
Location: South Tipperary- Clonmel & Cashel
Modalities: MRI, CT & General X‑Ray
Job Type: Full time Contract (35 hours/week + on-call)
Salary: In line with HSE Senior Radiographer pay scales
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a very busy HSE hospital in Clonmel South Tipperary to recruit a motivated and CORU registered Radiographer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-volume, well-established Radiology Department delivering essential diagnostic services to both inpatients and outpatients across a wide catchment area
The successful candidate will work as part of a committed and experienced Radiography team, delivering a high-quality diagnostic imaging service in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
The modalities offered include: MRI, CT, and General X-Ray.
You will be supported by strong clinical leadership and work within a department that values teamwork, service excellence, and continuous professional development.
There will be opportunities to cross train and develop your Radiology skills.
General Responsibilities:
- Participate fully in the delivery of MRI, CT, and General X-Ray services across the department
- Contribute to a busy general and emergency radiography service
- Participate in on-call and out-of-hours services as required Maintain excellent standards of patient care and radiographic practice
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection principles (justification, optimisation, ALARA, and dose limits)
- Adhere to all local rules, statutory directives, and HSE policies Utilise RIS, PACS, and other clinical systems effectively
- Report equipment faults promptly and maintain a safe working environment
- Engage proactively in CPD, training, and service improvement initiatives
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must hold a Diploma/Degree of Radiography.
- Must hold CORU registration
- Knowledge of the RIS system and experience with on-call services.
- Flexibility to work in the General Department and adapt to changes in healthcare environments.
- Strong awareness of Radiation Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
- Current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiography theory and practice.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Enthusiastic attitude
- Adaptability and initiative in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Strong self-management and teamwork abilities.
- Innovation, stewardship, and the ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment.
- Proactive learner and evidence of CPD
What’s on Offer
- Long-term, secure role in a high-demand HSE hospital
- Exposure to MRI, CT, and General X-Ray in a busy clinical setting
- Supportive and experienced Radiology management
- Opportunities for cross-training and skill development
- Supported CPD and career progression
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139
Job Title: Staff Nurse – Oncology
Location: Limerick
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a brand-new, state-of-the-art oncology centre in Limerick, due to open later this year, to recruit a Staff Nurse- Oncology. This is a unique opportunity to join a service at its inception and play a key role in shaping a modern, patient-centred cancer care service from the ground up.
Overview of the Role
As a Staff Nurse in Oncology, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their journey-from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a new oncology service, while advancing your own clinical skills in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of nursing care to oncology patients in line with best practice guidelines
- Administer and monitor Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) where applicable
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychological, and social)
- Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to treatment-related side effects
- Support patients and families with education, advice, and emotional support
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
Essential Criteria
- Registration as a General Nurse on the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Minimum 1 year’s post-registration experience in an oncology setting (essential)
- Experience in the administration of chemotherapy and/or SACT is highly desirable
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to delivering patient-centred, compassionate care
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology Nursing (or working towards same)
- Experience in acute hospital settings
- IV cannulation and venepuncture competency
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
- Opportunity to work in a well-established, respected hospital
- Supportive team environment with strong clinical leadership
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways within oncology services
Benefits
- Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit
- 27 Days Annual leave
- Critical illness cover
- Relocation package (where applicable)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Oncology Nurse seeking a rewarding role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call 089 9455139.
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Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Locations: South Dublin (Ballyfermot)
Contract Type: Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales
Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists on behalf of Child Primary Care Teams in south Dublin.
These Child Primary Care teams are at the heart of early intervention, delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychological supports to children and young people in a warm, inclusive, and family-centred environment.
Bring your clinical expertise and compassion to support children and families facing a range of emotional, developmental, and behavioural challenges including:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Attachment, family and school-related issues
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic support to children presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions).
- Develop evidence-informed, child-centred treatment plans in collaboration with children, families, and MDT colleagues.
- Deliver individual and group-based psychological interventions as appropriate.
- Engage in collaborative goal setting, therapeutic planning, and case formulation.
- Provide consultation and support to parents, carers, and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
- Participate in service development, quality initiatives, and continuous professional improvement.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
- Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
- Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models
- Experience delivering psychological interventions to children and families
- Excellent clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic planning skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
- Full driver’s license and access to a car.
What to expect:
- Competitive HSE salary in line with Psychologists experience.
- 35 hour work week, Monday-Friday
- Structured clinical supervision and professional development
- Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
What you need to do now:
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139
