Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Our client is a leading retailer specialising in DIY, homeware, and seasonal products with a commitment to providing quality products and exceptional customer service. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager to join their high-volume store in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

As Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the overall operations of the store. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach to leadership, as you will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage the team, and ensure an outstanding customer experience.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in recruiting, training, and managing a team of retail associates
  • Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Lead by example, demonstrating excellent customer service
  • Collaborate with the Store Manager to achieve and exceed sales targets
  • Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, merchandising, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
  • Implement measures to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers
  • Monitor KPIs and work with the team to achieve goals
  • Analyse sales data and reports to identify areas for improvement

Skills and experience required:

  • Previous retail management experience in a fast-paced and high-volume store
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

If you are a results-driven and customer-focused Assistant Manager looking for a new challenge, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.

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High Street Assistant Manager – 30 hours

High Street Assistant Manager – 30 hours

Are you a dynamic and passionate retail manager? Are you ready to join an exciting high street retailer in Derry/Londonderry? Are you open to working 30 hours?

I am looking to speak with fashion or high-street retail managers who are looking to lead a passionate team, contribute to store merchandising and drive the stores profitability. If this is you then get in touch with me today!

My client pride themselves on service and creativity and are looking for an energetic people manager who strives in a sales and service driven environment.

Responsibilities of this Assistant Store Manager job:

  • Supporting the store manager with the general day to day operations of the store.
  • Drive sales and service across the store through mentoring, coaching and motivating an engaged team.
  • Use your commercial acumen to drive and increase store sales and productivity.
  • Utilise commercial reports daily & weekly to ensure the store is set up to trade productively.
  • Responsible for the development of your team.
  • Ensuring store visual merchandising is in line with company policies.

Skills and experience required for this Assistant Store Manager job:

  • 1 year + experience managing a team in a fashion or high street store.
  • Passionate and energetic with a love for delivering excellence.
  • Experience managing teams of 6-8 people.
  • Strong visual and commercial experience.
  • KPI driven.
  • Strong motivational and mentoring skills.
  • A passion for driving a can do and positive culture.

*30 hour contract*

Should you be interested in hearing more about this job opportunity in Derry/Londonderry then please forward over your updated CV to the link provided and Rebecca will look after your application. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss any other roles on our website call Rebecca 01 8717646.

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Senior Assistant Manager

Senior Assistant Manager – Cork

Our Client, an established and successful big box Retail Store in Cork City is seeking to recruit a Senior Assistant Manager to drive commercial and operational KPI’s. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Assistant Store Manager / Store Manager with volume retail management experience looking to join a business where you can add value through your leadership and your passion for Retail.

As the Senior Assistant Manager, you will support the General Group Manager with the overall strategic direction whilst ensuring 5* customer engagement and service.

Known for their fantastic high-end product, coupled with their vast knowledge of the industry and their customer service this is suited to a driven and results oriented Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager looking to take ownership of a large big box store.

This job would be ideal for an experienced retail fashion manager with a flair for visual and floor plan

Responsibilities for the job of Assistant Store Manager include the following.

  • Work closely with leadership team in delivering KPI’s and achieving 5* service!
  • To implement retail priorities and effectively communicate targets and objectives.
  • To deliver the retail plan through your team, service and product knowledge
  • Lead and motivate your team through high levels of engagement and communications.
  • Analyse trading reports and react accordingly in order of achieving your store KPI’s
  • To ensure a systematic approach in planning and organising store promotions, events, and day to day activity
  • Responsible for managing all HR issues and appraisals for the team.
  • Ensure that exceptional customer service is in place throughout the store and that this company culture is met by all staff through coaching, managing, and reporting.
  • Monitor stock loss and implement strategies to reduce company deficit costs.
  • Ensure company succession plan is implemented, to encourage growth amongst your team.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Ambitious with a zeal for learning more and progressing within the company.
  • A proven track record in managing a successful team within a target driven, commercial retail environment.
  • Experience of managing performance, coaching, and motivating a team on an ongoing basis.
  • Proven ability in sales, with a commercial understanding of budgets, margin, cost of sell, P&L.
  • An ability to interpret and report on financial information.
  • Excellent knowledge of high-volume Fashion / Textiles retail
  • 3-4 years retail management experience

Package

  • €40k negotiable
  • Bonus structure

Should you be interested in hearing more about this job opportunity, please contact Aislinn through the link provided.

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Duty Manager – High Volume Retail

Duty Manager – High Volume Retail

I am looking to speak with Retail Managers in Galway who have 3+ years experience managing large teams in fast pace retail such as grocery non food or fashion with €5m+ turnovers.

Our client, a successful big box retail chain is seeking a hands-on and people passionate Duty Manager to join their busy store in Galway!

Responsibilities of this Duty Manager job:

  • Drive sales and KPI’s across the store through mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of 15-20.
  • Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store’s successful commercial execution.
  • Maintaining commerciality within the store.
  • Analyse sales reports and bestsellers.
  • Ensuring excellent service is delivered and handle all customer queries and complaints.

Skills and experience required for this Duty Manager job:

  • 2-3+ years of duty or senior assistant store management experience in grocery, non-food, or high-volume fashion retail.
  • Experience leading teams of 15+ and turnovers of 2+ million is essential.
  • Passion for driving sales and KPI’s.
  • Ability to manage and develop large teams and conduct appraisals and monthly reviews.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Salary package:

  • Maternity / Paternity payments
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounts

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Duty Manager job Galway, please forward your current CV to the link provided and Rebecca will look after your application.

Alternatively, should you be interested in discussing this role or any other job opportunity please don’t hesitate to contact Rebecca 01 8717646.

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Duty Manager – Fast Pace Retail

Duty Manager – Fast Pace Retail

I am looking to speak with Duty or Assistant Managers who have 3+ years experience managing large teams in fast pace retail such as grocery non food or fashion with €5+m turnovers.

Our client, a successful big box retail chain is seeking a hands-on and people passionate Duty Manager to join their busy store in Drogheda Co Louth.

Responsibilities of this Duty Manager job:

  • Drive sales and KPI’s across the store through mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of 15-20.
  • Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store’s successful commercial execution.
  • Maintaining commerciality within the store.
  • Analyse sales reports and bestsellers.
  • Ensuring excellent service is delivered and handle all customer queries and complaints.

Skills and experience required for this Duty Manager job:

  • 2-3+ years of duty or senior assistant store management experience in grocery, non-food, or high-volume fashion retail.
  • Experience leading teams of 15+ and turnovers of 2+ million is essential.
  • Passion for driving sales and KPI’s.
  • Ability to manage and develop large teams and conduct appraisals and monthly reviews.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Salary package:

  • Maternity / Paternity payments
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounts

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Duty Manager job, please forward your current CV to the link provided and Rebecca will look after your application.

Alternatively, should you be interested in discussing this role or any other job opportunity please don’t hesitate to contact Rebecca 01 8717646.

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Store Manager – Home & Kitchenware

Retail Manager – Kitchen and Home

Our client a unique and specialised Kitchen & Home Accessories retail boutique in the heart of Dublin City is seeking to recruit a Retail Manager to join the business. Known for their fantastic offering of homeware brands, their passion for offering the best in service and in class, this is a great job opportunity for a passionate retail manager with experience or in-depth knowledge for home accessories, cooking, baking or kitchen appliances and beautiful pieces.

As retail manager you will be a strong leader with excellent commercial acumen. You will love selling your wares and motivating your team to achieve their goals and targets. This role will offer you the responsibility for stock ordering, merchandising, and ensuring all web orders are managed.

This job may suit a retail Assistant Manager looking to take ownership of their own store or a current store manager with a love for home and kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities for the job of Retail Store Manager

  • Responsible for the overall commercial success of the store
  • Lead, manage and motivate a team of 6+ sales consultants.
  • Working closely with the store owner on the day-to-day performance of the store including product ordering, sales analysis and store presentation.
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and engagement is always delivered.
  • Implementing promotions and seasonal events in line with store and calendar plan
  • Ensuring high store standards and compliance with health & safety
  • Train and educate the team on all product knowledge.

Skills and Requirements

  • 2 years + retail management experience within a service-oriented retail store
  • Passionate for homewares/ Kitchen ware essential
  • Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen
  • Strong sales management experience
  • Great communication skills
  • Inspirational and motivational

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Staff discount
  • Investment in training & development
  • Contract: 40 hours a week.

Should you be interested in hearing more about this job opportunity, please update your c.v to the link provided or contact Aislinn 018717604

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Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Our client is a well-known Fashion and Beauty retail chain with a reputation for their 5* customer service. We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager for their store in South Dublin.

If you are an organised, commercial and operational retail manager, with an outgoing enthusiastic personality with excellent people leadership skills, this may be the role for you.

This job location would be best for candidates living in Bray, Carrickmines, Dundrum, Killiney, Dalkey, Stillorgan, Sandyford although also on a South Dublin commuter belt.

Salary package:

  • €45k+ Negotiable
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Illness benefit
  • Death in service
  • Generous employee discount

Skills and experience required for this role:

  • 3-4+ years of high street fashion management experience
  • Experience in managing a team of 15+
  • An inspirational leader with enthusiasm and a positive “can do” outlook.
  • Previous experience in managing sales turnover of €3m+
  • Commercial and operational management experience is required.
  • Strong organisational skills and microsoft office

Key responsibilities of this job:

  • Support the store manager with all aspects of maximise profit for the store by meeting targets for sales and controlling costs.
  • Ensure the implementation of all company policies and procedures in-store.
  • Deliver store sales plan through your team through excellent product knowledge and the highest level of customer service.
  • Inspire and develop your team in achieving all store targets.
  • Manage and analyse departmental sales performance, whilst being able to implement a plan of action where required.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships within your store, head office personnel, and external business partners.
  • Ensure that visual merchandising standards are delivered and correlate with the company plan.
  • Oversee the management of store rosters to ensure that costs are controlled and within budgets.

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Assistant Manager job, please forward your current CV to the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application. Alternatively, should you be interested in discussing this role or any other job opportunity please don’t hesitate to contact Aislinn 018717604.

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Store Manager – Fashion

Store Manager – Fashion

Are you an ambitious and talented Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for fashion and a drive to succeed? If so, Excel Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for you to join our clients team in Co. Roscommon!

Join a renowned fashion retailer known for its commitment to quality, style, and exceptional customer service. With a strong reputation, our client offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

This position presents an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to advance their career in retail management.

Salary is 30-33K depending on experience. This role offers great working hours with no late nights or Sundays.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, and staff management.
  • Lead by example and provide guidance and support to sales associates to ensure exceptional customer service and sales performance.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing team of sales associates.
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and achieve targets.
  • Ensure the store maintains high standards of visual merchandising and cleanliness.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail management, preferably as an Assistant Store Manager or similar role.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service.

Should you be interested in this Store Manager job, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.

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Store Manager – Fashion

Store Manager – Fashion

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Our client a recognized retailer known for their extensive range of brands and commitment to providing unparalleled service is seeking a Store Manager to join their team in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

As Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of enthusiastic sales associates to achieve sales targets and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. Your role will involve overseeing all aspects of store operations, from managing inventory and merchandising to driving sales growth and fostering a positive work environment.

Salary 35-40K depending on experience + bonus.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance and support to the sales team to maximize their potential and performance
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and meet targets
  • Ensure the store maintains high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and organization
  • Manage inventory levels and effectively communicate with suppliers to ensure stock availability
  • Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Uphold company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
  • Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a consultative and sales-focused retail management role
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving sales and achieving targets

Should you be interested in finding out more about this Store Manager position, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.

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Senior Store Manager

Senior Retail Manager – Roscommon

Our client a well-known successful Big Box Retail Store working across a large selection of Home, DIY, Gardening and General Merchandise is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Retail Manager to join the business and drive the retail sales . As Store Manager you will be responsible for the commercial and operational element of the business, driving sales, margin, category, service and standards.

Based in Roscommon, this job opportunity is suited to a retail store manager from Big Box DIY, Grocery retail, in location Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo

This role will offer you a great work life balance. Exposure to suppliers and margin and category management.

Key Responsibilities for the Retail Manager includes the following:

  • Work closely with business partners in driving sales, service and standards across the store.
  • Analyse trading reports and react accordingly in order of achieving your store KPIs, margin, and profitability.
  • Identify business opportunities and work closely with your team in achieving success across all departments.
  • Train, develop and mentor a strong sales team in delivering sales and building strong trade relationships.
  • Ensure excellent store commercial store standards – display, price, replenishment, and department category.
  • Oversee the functionality of the store to ensure annual targets.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, buying group and customers.
  • Identifying business opportunities and business planning

Experience and skills required include the following:

  • 3 years senior management experience in managing Big box retail in DIY or Grocery or similar.
  • Experience in negotiating and building relationships with suppliers and brand partners.
  • Strong commercial and operational acumen.
  • A proven track record in leading a successful team within a target-driven, commercial retail environment.
  • Excellent personal skills, people leadership, coaching, and training skills.
  • The ability to drive sales, standards, and compliance.
  • P&L management and margin management
  • Hands on approach to managing and leading a Retail Business

Package – very competitive.

Should you be interested in hearing more about this job, please forward your current CV to the link provided and Aislinn will look after your application or contact Aislinn 018717604

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