Retail Assistant Manager
Our client, one of Ireland’s leading big-box retail brands, is seeking a dynamic and driven Assistant Manager to join their high-performing store team in Limerick.
This is more than just a management role – it’s an opportunity to take ownership of daily operations, inspire a large team, and deliver an outstanding customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
If you are passionate about retail leadership, thrive on responsibility, and enjoy developing people, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Daily Store Operations: From stock control and merchandising to staffing and compliance, ensure the store runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Champion the Customer Experience: Bring energy and passion to every interaction, creating memorable shopping experiences that build loyalty and trust.
- Inspire & Motivate Your Team: Lead by example, setting high standards and cultivating a team culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and results.
- Problem-Solve in Real Time: Use your initiative and quick thinking to resolve challenges and keep operations running smoothly.
- Communicate with Clarity: Maintain open and productive lines of communication between your team and senior management, ensuring everyone is aligned and supported.
Skills and experience required:
- Proven track record in retail management, ideally in a big box or large-format store.
- Experience leading teams of 25+.
- Strong leadership, people management, and organizational skills.
- Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- A customer-first mindset with a passion for retail excellence.
Salary package:
- Salary 35-42K negotiable, but must reflect experience
- 23 days holidays
- Bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Discounts
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Sick pay
If you are interested in this Assistant Manager job, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Jade 018717640.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Assistant Manager
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. Clare.
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 supervisory or 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:
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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What’s On Offer?
- €90,000 salary DOE + strong performance bonus
- Company Pension scheme & healthcare package
- A flagship, high-profile store with full operational autonomy
- The opportunity to lead a high-turnover, market-leading supermarket
- Real scope to drive growth, implement your own ideas, and shape store performance
- Work with a progressive, well-established retail group
- Enhanced Annual Leave
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of P&L performance, driving sales, margin, and profitability across all departments
- Lead, develop, and inspire a large, multi-department team, building a high-performance culture
- Deliver best-in-class standards across fresh food, grocery, and front-end operations
- Use commercial insight and KPI analysis to identify opportunities and implement effective action plans
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including stock control, labour planning, and cost management
- Champion an exceptional customer experience, ensuring consistency and quality across the store
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Store Manager / General Manager in a high-volume supermarket or large-format retail environment
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results at scale
- Experience leading large teams and senior management structures
- A hands-on, visible leader who drives performance on the shop floor
- Strong understanding of fresh food retail and high-volume operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
If you are interested in this Supermarket Store Manager job opportunity in South Dublin, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Assistant Manager
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their successful retail store in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
As Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive work environment. Your leadership and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting will be key to driving the store’s performance and achieving business goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Store Manager in daily operations and ensure smooth running of the store.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of associates to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Oversee inventory management, including stock levels and ordering.
- Implement and maintain high standards of merchandising and store presentation.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Drive sales and profitability to meet store targets.
Skills and experience required:
- Proven track record in a supervisory or management role, ideally in a high-volume retail environment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask.
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ability to think on your feet and make sound decisions quickly.
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for retail and a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Assistant Store Manager
Excel Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is recruiting a talented and driven Assistant Store Manager for a busy retail store in Meath.
Salary: €40k-€45k DOE
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a successful and expanding brand, offering career growth, competitive salary, and a rewarding work environment.
Key Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager :
- Support the Store Manager in leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service and meet performance targets.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain high store standards, and manage stock levels and deliveries.
- Drive sales by implementing effective strategies and maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Motivate, train, and develop staff to perform at their best and foster a positive working environment.
- Ensure the store operates within health and safety guidelines and company policies.
What We’re Looking For in an Assistant Manager :
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a retail setting is essential.
- A natural leader with excellent communication, motivation, and team-building abilities.
- A focus on achieving sales targets and operational efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about delivering an outstanding shopping experience.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to step into an Assistant Manager role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below or call Cian Lynders on 01 871 7664.
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What’s On Offer
- €100,000 salary + strong performance bonus
* Company Pension scheme & healthcare package
* A flagship, high-profile store with full operational autonomy
* The opportunity to lead a high-turnover, market-leading supermarket
* Real scope to drive growth, implement your own ideas, and shape store performance
* Work with a progressive, well-established retail group
* Enhanced Annual Leave
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of P&L performance, driving sales, margin, and profitability across all departments
* Lead, develop, and inspire a large, multi-department team, building a high-performance culture
* Deliver best-in-class standards across fresh food, grocery, and front-end operations
* Use commercial insight and KPI analysis to identify opportunities and implement effective action plans
* Oversee day-to-day operations, including stock control, labour planning, and cost management
* Champion an exceptional customer experience, ensuring consistency and quality across the store
* Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Store Manager / General Manager in a high-volume supermarket or large-format retail environment
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results at scale
* Experience leading large teams and senior management structures
* A hands-on, visible leader who drives performance on the shop floor
* Strong understanding of fresh food retail and high-volume operations
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
If you are interested in this Supermarket Store Manager job opportunity in South Dublin, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDNIK
Assistant Manager – Kildare
Are you looking for a change or feel you’re ready to take your career to the next step? Here at Excel Recruitment, we are excited to announce that we are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our well-known grocery client in Kildare.
Our client is an award-winning grocery retailer known for their employee retention and excellent reputation. They are now looking to add an enterprising Assistant Manager to their team. Offering a competitive salary package and excellent working conditions this is a not to be missed opportunity!
Ideally, the right candidate will hold previous experience in a managerial position, be sales driven and have a passion for retail.
Salary: €35k+ DOE
Roles and responsibilities of this Assistant Manager job:
- Assist the Management team in ensuring the successful day-to-day running of the store
- Oversee all the HACCP and Health and Safety procedures to ensure they are always followed appropriately
- Ensure the store consistently achieves its targets and KPIs
- Review staff performance, creating staff rosters, and ensuring overall high standards of the store
- Constantly looking at innovative ways to increase footfall, turnover, and grow margins
- Manage a large team of staff and having the ability to motivate and lead
Who you are:
- Previous retail management experience in a grocery setting
- Excellent team leadership skills
- An ambitious individual with the capacity to drive sales and standards in store
- Passionate about customer service
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. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Call Hayley Rochford 01-8717648
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Assistant Manager
An exciting job opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and sales-orientated Assistant Manager to join our client, Ireland’s largest selection of sports and outdoor activity gear and accessories! This role is based in their high-profile store in South Dublin.
The successful candidate will be joining an Irish-owned retailer who showcases some of the world’s most popular outdoor activity sports brands.
The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced, high-profile store that offers great working hours and every second weekend off.
Responsibilities of this job:
- Support the Store Manager with the daily operational and commercial management of the store
- Maximise sales & profit performance and achieve company KPI’s through demonstrating strong commercial acumen
- Inspire, lead and motivate your team
- Ensure your team delivers exceptional customer service
- Deliver exemplary standards in store presentation, stock control & administration compliance
- Recruitment and development of staff
Skills and experience needed for this job:
- 2+ years of retail management experience in either fashion or sports retailing
- Knowledge or interest of outdoor sports and activities is an advantage
- Proven track record in driving sales and customer service
- Experience in achieving set and agreed KPI’s
- Strong visual and commercial experience
Salary package:
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- 10% bonus
- Every 2nd weekend off
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Assistant Manager job opportunity, please apply to the below with your updated C.V and Jade will look after your application.
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Assistant Store Manager – Fashion
Our client, a successful Irish retailer leading the way in the sports fashion industry are seeking an Assistant Manager to join their team in Bray, Co. Wicklow.
As Assistant Manager your job is not only to inspire and lead your team, but to develop them for future leadership pathways within the company. By supporting the Store Manager and management team, you will be an essential factor in the company’s success and growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to further their retail career and to have fun while doing so!
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Supporting the store manager with all aspects of managing a high-volume retail store
- Driving the commercial plan across the store
- Analysing weekly and monthly sales versus targets and taking corrective actions
- Coaching, leading, and developing the team to achieve goals
- Promoting and ensuring the highest levels of customer service
- Managing and achieving all KPIs
Experience required for this job:
- Previous management experience in high-volume fashion retail
- Excellent commercial awareness
- A proven track record in driving and achieving KPI’s
- Strong people management skills
Salary package: €28-30K DOE.
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Assistant Store Manager job opportunity, please upload your current CV to the link provided, or contact Jade 018717640
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Deputy Store Manager – Fashion
Our client, a leading fashion sports retail chain is seeking to recruit a Deputy Store Manager for their high-performing store in West Dublin.
This Deputy Store Manager job requires high-street fashion retail/sports fashion management experience within a fast-paced high-volume background.
The ideal candidate will be energetic and passionate about retail and will have the ability to think strategically, commercially, and operationally.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced fashion retail manager with an interest in joining a progressive, proactive, and energetic business.
Responsibilities of this job:
- Ensuring excellent sales and service is delivered at all time
- Driving, coaching, and mentoring a sales-focused team
- Setting and achieving KPI’s
- Responsible for driving the commercial plan across the store
- Monitoring and managing all areas of store costs
Skills and experience required for this job:
- 2-3 years of management experience within a fashion retailer
- Experience in delivering KPI’s
- Strong visual and commercial experience
- An energetic and hands-on approach to retail
- Demonstrate excellent commercial awareness
Salary package: €28-33K DOE.
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Deputy Store Manager job opportunity please upload your CV to the link provided or contact Jade 018717640
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