Job Tag: Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Home & Gift

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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Fresh Food Trainer

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.

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Assistant Manager – Technology

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

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 Manager – Computers and Technology

Assistant Manager – Technology & Computers

Limerick

Are you a retail leader who loves technology, thrives on sales, and enjoys helping customers find the right solution?

Our client, one of Ireland’s leading technology and electrical retailers, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to join one of their high-performing Computers departments. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven retail professional who enjoys consultative selling, leading from the front, and earning excellent commission.

Whether your background is technology, electrical, mobile phones, consumer electronics, furniture, or any other big-ticket retail environment, this role offers genuine career progression, industry-leading training, and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in delivering exceptional commercial performance while leading, coaching, and motivating a high-performing sales team. You will be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences, developing your people, and driving department results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day leadership of a busy Computers department
  • Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to exceed KPIs and sales targets
  • Deliver an exceptional consultative customer experience
  • Drive sales through product knowledge, add-on sales, and solution selling
  • Monitor department performance and identify commercial opportunities
  • Maintain outstanding merchandising, stock presentation, and operational standards
  • Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members
  • Deputise for the Store Manager when required

What We Are Looking For

  • 2+ years’ retail management or supervisory experience
  • A strong track record of delivering sales and leading successful teams
  • Experience selling premium or big-ticket products would be highly advantageous
  • Passion for technology and customer engagement
  • Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to driving performance
  • A confident communicator who enjoys coaching and developing others
  • Highly motivated with ambitions to progress into Store Management

Salary & Benefits

  • €16-€18 per hour (€31,000-€33,000 basic)
  • 35.5-hour weekly contract
  • Paid overtime
  • Uncapped commission
  • Realistic OTE of €50,000+
  • Excellent staff discounts
  • Comprehensive product training
  • Clear progression into Store Management

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Team Leader, looking to join a business that genuinely rewards performance, develops talent, and offers excellent long-term career opportunities.

Should you be interested in this Assistant Manager position, or any other retail management opportunities, please apply via the link below or contact Aislinn

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Assistant Manager – Technology & Computers

Assistant Manager – Technology & Computers

Tallaght | Fonthill | Carrickmines

Are you a retail leader who loves technology, thrives on sales, and enjoys helping customers find the right solution?

Our client, one of Ireland’s leading technology and electrical retailers, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to join one of their high-performing Computers departments. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven retail professional who enjoys consultative selling, leading from the front, and earning excellent commission.

Whether your background is technology, electrical, mobile phones, consumer electronics, furniture, or any other big-ticket retail environment, this role offers genuine career progression, industry-leading training, and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in delivering exceptional commercial performance while leading, coaching, and motivating a high-performing sales team. You will be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences, developing your people, and driving department results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day leadership of a busy Computers department
  • Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to exceed KPIs and sales targets
  • Deliver an exceptional consultative customer experience
  • Drive sales through product knowledge, add-on sales, and solution selling
  • Monitor department performance and identify commercial opportunities
  • Maintain outstanding merchandising, stock presentation, and operational standards
  • Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members
  • Deputise for the Store Manager when required

What We Are Looking For

  • 2+ years’ retail management or supervisory experience
  • A strong track record of delivering sales and leading successful teams
  • Experience selling premium or big-ticket products would be highly advantageous
  • Passion for technology and customer engagement
  • Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to driving performance
  • A confident communicator who enjoys coaching and developing others
  • Highly motivated with ambitions to progress into Store Management

Salary & Benefits

  • €16-€18 per hour (€31,000-€33,000 basic)
  • 35.5-hour weekly contract
  • Paid overtime
  • Uncapped commission
  • Realistic OTE of €50,000+
  • Excellent staff discounts
  • Comprehensive product training
  • Clear progression into Store Management

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Team Leader, looking to join a business that genuinely rewards performance, develops talent, and offers excellent long-term career opportunities.

Should you be interested in this Assistant Manager position, or any other retail management opportunities, please apply via the link below or contact Aislinn

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Assistant Store Manager – Fashion

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 Manager – Fashion

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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Assistant Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Kilkenny City

** 1 year maternity contract

Our client, a prestigious Irish design-led retail chain specialising in premium fashion and gifts, are seeking an Assistant Manager to support the management of their beautiful retail space within the heart of Kilkenny City.

Showcasing Irish design, fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts, alongside a popular on-site restaurant, this is an exciting opportunity for a Retail Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking to progress their career with one of Ireland’s most recognised retail brands.

Working within a beautiful, high-footfall destination, you will support the day-to-day operation of the retail store, lead and develop the team, and ensure exceptional customer service and commercial standards. This role will suit an ambitious retail leader with energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for delivering first-class customer experiences.

This is a one-year contract role covering maternity leave

Responsibilities of this Assistant Store Manager job include:

  • Support the Store Manager to lead, coach, and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results.
  • Drive sales through product knowledge, consultative selling, link selling, and repeat customer engagement.
  • Maintain high store standards across merchandising, presentation, stock control, and brand consistency.
  • Monitor key store KPIs including sales, margin, conversion, stock loss, ATV, and customer experience.
  • Ensure customers receive a warm, personal, and knowledgeable service experience.

Requirements for this Assistant Store Manager job include:

  • 2 years + Assistant Manager or retail supervisor experience with the ambition to step up and help lead the team.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.
  • Commercially aware, with confidence working to sales targets, KPIs, budgets, and store reports and driving your team to achieve them.
  • Passionate about customer satisfaction, consultative selling, and premium service.
  • Personable, engaging, and confident in building rapport with customers and colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager or a strong retail supervisor who wants to join a beautiful, customer-focused retail environment with a strong culture of product training, personality-led service, and consultative selling.

If you are interested in this Assistant Store Manager job, or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly below or contact Aislinn

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Assistant Manager – Jewellery

Assistant Store Manager – Jewellery

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded premium jewellery retailer in the heart of Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership of one of the city’s most beautiful destinations.

This is an exciting job opportunity for an ambitious Retail Manager from a premium fashion, lifestyle, luxury or customer led retail background who has a genuine passion for jewellery and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Working alongside the store manager you will play a key role in leading, coaching and inspiring the team, driving commercial performance and delivering a personalised shopping experience.

This role offers excellent retail working hours with no late-night trading, along with a clear and attainable progression plan.

Responsibilities of this Luxury Assistant Manager job

· Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and motivating the team to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results

· Drive sales through product knowledge, consultative selling, link selling, and repeat customer engagement, making each in-store experience feel special

· Maintain high store standards across visual merchandising, presentation, stock control, and brand consistency

· Monitor key store KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, stock loss, and customer experience

· Support the daily running of the store and confidently step up in the Store Manager’s absence

· Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development

Requirements for this Assistant Manager job

· 3+ years’ retail management or strong supervisory experience, within a premium fashion, jewellery or similar luxury environment

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

· Commercially aware, with confidence working to sales targets, KPIs, store reports, and bonus-driven environments.

· Passionate about customer satisfaction, premium service, and creating a memorable in-store experience.

· Personable, engaging, and confident in building rapport with customers and colleagues.

· Highly organised with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong visual merchandising standards.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Manager or an experienced retail supervisor who wants to join a premium jewellery retail environment with no late nights, a competitive salary and bonus structure, strong training, and a clear progression path.

If you are interested in this Assistant Manager job, or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly below or contact Aislinn.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence.

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