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Assistant Manager – Home & Gift

Our client, a well-established and award-winning Irish retailer, is seeking a passionate and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join their busy store in Co. Kilkenny. Please note this a 1 year maternity cover contract.

Renowned for celebrating Irish creativity, craftsmanship, and design, this retailer offers a carefully curated range of fashion, jewellery, homeware, and gifts. With a strong emphasis on heritage and quality, they pride themselves on delivering an exceptional in-store experience that reflects the very best of Irish design.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Store Manager in driving overall sales performance and delivering exceptional customer service
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve sales targets and KPIs
• Champion a culture of excellence in customer experience, product knowledge, and brand storytelling
• Maintain high operational standards across all departments
• Ensure outstanding visual merchandising that reflects the brand’s positioning
• Identify opportunities to promote products, collections, and in-store experiences

Skills & experience required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a retail management role (fashion, homeware, jewellery, or similar)
• Proven track record of delivering a premium, customer-first experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Commercial mindset with experience achieving sales targets

Salary:

• Negotiable depending on experience
• 40-hour contract

If you are interested in learning more about this Assistant Manager position, please apply via the link provided with your most up-to-date CV and Jade will be in touch regarding your application.

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