Assistant Store Manager – Newbridge Kildare
** 1 year maternity contract
Our client a well-known successful Fashion and Gifts Irish design retail chain are seeking to recruit an Assistant Manager for their Newbridge Co Kildare store.
Known for their wide array of exquisite designer fashion, Jewellery and giftware this is a great job opportunity for a Retail Supervisor or Assistant manager looking for new move.
With a reputation for excellence in culture, customer service and extensive product knowledge this job will suit a retail Supervisor / Manager with energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for offering the best in class.
This is a one-year contract role covering maternity leave
Responsibilities of this Assistant Store Manager job
- 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
- 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 via the link or contact Aislinn
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Store Manager
Are you an experienced Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your retail career? This is an exciting opportunity to become a Store Manager with a well-established Irish retailer based in the heart of Galway City Centre!
Our client is looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who can inspire a team, drive sales performance, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing, customer-focused sales team
- Drive sales and commercial performance
- Ensure the store is fully prepared to trade at all times
- Manage stock levels, deliveries, and merchandising standards
- Maintain excellent visual presentation
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Store Manager
- Ambitious, hands-on, and commercially minded
- Passionate about retail, customer service, and team development
- Confident leading from the front in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in hearing more about this Store Manager job, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Retail Manager – Castlebar
Are you an experienced Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your retail career? This is an exciting opportunity to become a Retail Manager with a well-established Irish retailer based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Our client is looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who can inspire a team, drive sales performance, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing, customer-focused sales team
- Drive sales and commercial performance
- Ensure the store is fully prepared to trade at all times
- Manage stock levels, deliveries, and merchandising standards
- Maintain excellent visual presentation
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Store Manager
- Ambitious, hands-on, and commercially minded
- Passionate about retail, customer service, and team development
- Confident leading from the front in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in hearing more about this Retail Manager job, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Assistant Manager – Furniture
Our client is a well-established Irish retail business with a strong reputation, recognised for delivering quality products and excellent customer service. With a loyal customer base and continued growth, they are now seeking a sales-focused Assistant Manager to support store performance and team development in their Limerick store.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support the Store Manager in driving sales targets and KPIs
- Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Coach and motivate the team to maximise individual and store performance
- Oversee daily operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and reporting
- Maintain high standards in visual merchandising and store presentation
- Assist with stock control and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the store
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a sales focused retail management role
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
- Highly customer-focused with excellent communication abilities
- Commercially aware with a proactive, results-driven mindset
Why This Role is Worth Considering:
- Salary 40-45K plus bonus
- Join a well-known, trusted Irish retailer
- Supportive management team with hands-on training and development
- Nice working hours, no late nights
If you are interested in this Assistant Manager role and feel you have the experience required, please apply with your CV and Jade will look after your applucation.
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Fresh Food Area Manager -Dublin
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Fresh Food Area Manager to join a leading retail business across the Dublin region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fresh food professional who thrives on developing people, driving standards and delivering exceptional commercial results.
This role Offers a competitive package, strong career progression and the opportunity to influence fresh food performance across multiple locations.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of €50,000 – €55,000
- Company vehicle or travel allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Autonomy to influence and develop fresh food operations across multiple sites
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing retail organisation
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and lead fresh food operations across a portfolio of stores
- Drive sales growth, profitability and fresh food performance across all locations
- Coach, mentor and develop Fresh Food Managers and in-store teams
- Ensure best-in-class standards across deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh departments
- Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews
- Identify opportunities to improve sales, margin and customer experience
- Drive compliance across food safety, HACCP and operational standards
- Support new product launches, promotions and seasonal initiatives
- Analyse store performance and implement action plans to improve results
- Deliver training programmes and best-practice initiatives across the network
About You:
- Previous experience as a Fresh Food Manager, Fresh Food Advisor, Area Manager, Retail Manager or Multi-Site Fresh Food Specialist
- Strong knowledge of deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh food operations
- Proven track record of improving sales, margin and operational performance
- Experience coaching and developing teams across multiple locations
- Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and compliance requirements
- Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Full clean driving licence
- Passionate about fresh food, customer experience and operational excellence
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious fresh food professional looking to take the next step in their career.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Luxury Assistant Manager – No late nights
Are you ready to step into a premium retail role with real career progression and a genuine work-life balance? We’re partnering with a leading retailer in Dublin City Centre to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager for a high-performing store. This role offers the chance to join a premium environment where customer experience is everything, while also benefiting from excellent working hours and a clear pathway to Store Manager level.
As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving store performance, supporting the Store Manager, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operations while developing a strong, high-performing team.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the daily running of the store and stepping up in the Store Manager’s absence
- Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team
- Driving sales through strong commercial awareness and KPI management
- Delivering a premium, consultative customer experience
- Maintaining exceptional standards across merchandising and stock control
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing team development
About you:
- 3+ years’ retail management experience
- Background in luxury, jewellery, or premium fashion is highly desirable
- Commercially driven with a strong track record of delivering results
- A natural leader with a passion for customer experience
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
What makes this opportunity stand out:
- No late-night trading – offering genuine work-life balance
- Clear and fast progression to Store Manager level
- Competitive salary with bonus structure
- Supportive leadership team and structured training
If you’re looking for your next step in premium retail – with progression and balance – this is a role worth exploring.
For more information on this Assistant Manager opportunity, or other retail roles, contact Jade 01 8717640. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence.
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Supermarket Store Manager – Limerick
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Store Manager to lead a high-performing supermarket operation in Limerick.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious retail leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, developing high-performing teams and driving commercial success.
This role offers a competitive salary of €50,000- €60,000, Excellent long-term progression opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of €50,000 – €60,000
- Performance-related bonus opportunity
- Excellent career progression prospects
- Opportunity to lead a successful and established supermarket business
- Supportive and people-focused culture
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Autonomy to make a real impact within the business
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall day-to-day operation of the supermarket
- Drive sales, profitability and commercial performance across all departments
- Deliver exceptional customer service standards throughout the store
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing management and colleague tea
- Ensure excellence in merchandising, store presentation and operational standards
- Manage labour budgets, productivity and overall store costs
- Monitor and drive performance across all key retail KPIs
- Ensure stock control, availability and inventory management processes are maintained
- Drive fresh food, grocery and promotional performance across the business
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and succession planning initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety and food safety requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer experience
About You:
- Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Supermarket Manager or Senior Retail Manager
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Proven track record of delivering commercial and operational results
- Experience managing large teams within a fast-paced retail environment
- Strong understanding of supermarket operations, fresh food and customer service
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercially focused with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced retail professional to take ownership of a successful supermarket operation and further develop their career within a business that values strong leadership, commercial excellence and customer service.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDNIK
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.
Salary is up to 37K depending on level of experience.
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 Manager – Retail
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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Department Manager – Beauty
Our client, a premium retailer in South Dublin, are currently seeking an experienced Beauty Department Manager to lead a high-performing team within a busy retail environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven retail professional with a passion for beauty, cosmetics, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
As a Beauty Department Manager, you will take ownership of the department’s performance, team development, and brand standards, ensuring a best-in-class shopping experience while driving sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team across multiple premium beauty brands, ensuring consistently high performance and engagement
- Deliver a luxury, personalised customer journey in line with company standards, driving client loyalty and repeat business
- Oversee all brand counters, ensuring strong collaboration with concession partners and accountability for individual and overall performance
- Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards across the department, aligned with luxury retail expectations and brand guidelines
- Drive commercial results through strategic planning, events, launches, and in-store activations
- Monitor and analyse sales across brands, identifying opportunities to maximise turnover and profitability
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, and floor coverage to ensure peak trading times are fully optimised
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training, ensuring teams are highly knowledgeable across skincare, fragrance, and cosmetics
- Ensure operational excellence, including stock control, compliance, and adherence to company procedures
Skills and Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in a retail management role, ideally within beauty, cosmetics, or premium retail
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
- Commercially aware with a proven track record of driving sales and achieving targets
- A hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment
Salary & Package:
- Up to 45K DOE
- Pension
- Staff discount
- 23 Days annual leave
This Beauty Department Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established retail setting where you can make a real impact and further develop your career in beauty retail management.
Should you be interested, please upload your updated CV through the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Jade 01 8717 640
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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