General Store Manager, Co. Wicklow
Are you an experienced retail or hospitality leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and leading high-performing teams?
Our client is one of Ireland’s most iconic lifestyle and destination businesses, attracting visitors from across the country to enjoy a unique blend of premium retail, hospitality, and natural beauty. Set within stunning surroundings in the heart of Wicklow the business is renowned for its carefully curated collection of fashion, homeware, gifting, and lifestyle brands, alongside its celebrated café and food offering, which showcases the very best in quality, service, and customer experience.
They are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven General Store Manager to lead this flagship location. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex and vibrant operation spanning retail, hospitality, food, and concession businesses, while shaping the future success of a highly respected Irish brand.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, leading large teams, driving commercial results, and ensuring an outstanding experience for every customer who visits.
Package
- Excellent salary DOE
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension scheme
- 23 days holidays
- Excellent discounts
Responsibilities of this General Store Manager er job include:
- Lead, inspire, and develop management teams across retail, food, and hospitality departments.
- Drive sales, profitability, and overall business performance, ensuring delivery of financial targets and KPIs.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience while maintaining the highest operational standards.
- Take full ownership of store performance, including P&L, labour management, stock control, and cost management.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and operational standards.
- Create a positive, high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, and talent development.
Experience required for this General Store Manager job include:
- 5+ years’ senior management experience within retail, food retail, or department Store environment.
- Proven experience managing a large-scale operation with full P&L responsibility.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
- Experience leading and developing large teams in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
- Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for customer experience, people development, and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV through the link provided or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn 01 8717604.
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Senior Deputy Store Manager – Fashion
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for fashion? Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? We’re recruiting on behalf of a retailer of choice, known for their exceptional brand, progressive culture, and industry-leading customer experience. This role is based in a fabulous top-performing Dublin City Centre store.
As Deputy Store Manager, you’ll lead large, diverse teams, drive commercial performance, and ensure seamless operations that deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire large-scale teams in a dynamic, high-turnover environment.
- Embed operational excellence, elevate service standards, and drive sales performance.
- Deliver exceptional customer experience while exceeding KPIs and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to implement strategic initiatives.
- Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged team culture.
The ideal candidate:
- You will be an experienced senior retail leader with strong operational and commercial experience.
- A track record of success in high-volume fashion or similar (minimum 5m+ turnover).
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, visible leadership style.
- Proven experience managing large teams (30+).
- Inspirational leader with excellent coaching and communication skills.
- Resilient, agile, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on offer?
- Salary negotiable DOE
- 25 days of holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Long-term progression opportunities within a business that invests in leadership talent.
Don’t wait to apply – this is an opportunity not to be missed! Please submit your CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Fashion Department Manager – Liffey Valley
Are you a passionate retail leader who puts people and customers at the heart of everything you do? We’re partnering with a well-known, evolving retailer that’s investing heavily in its stores, people, and customer experience. As part of this exciting transformation, they’re looking for a Department Manager who can lead from the front, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team through coaching and mentorship
- Create an exceptional customer experience by acting quickly on feedback
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture
- Ensure the department operates safely, legally, and efficiently at all times
- Support Team Leaders and Sales Advisors to deliver seamless day-to-day operations
- Drive execution of in-store launches, campaigns, and key trading events
- Manage performance, probation reviews, and absence processes
What we’re looking for:
- Proven leadership experience in a fashion or home retail
- A hands-on leader who leads by example and brings energy to the shop floor
- Strong commercial awareness with a passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment
Why apply?
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 39 hour contract.
- Staff discount.
- Bonus.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Excellent training, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about this Retail Department Manager position, please apply with your updated CV, and Jade will handle your application.
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Retail Manager – Fashion & Home
Please note this is a maternity cover contract.
Are you a people-first retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Our client, a well-known retailer, is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and investment. They are looking for an experienced Retail Manager to inspire colleagues, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and play a key role in driving performance on the shop floor. This role is based in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
This is your chance to join a business where innovation, agility, and excellence shape everything they do – and where you’ll have the autonomy to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
What you’ll do:
- Mentor, coach, and celebrate success-while effectively managing performance.
- Act on customer feedback quickly to ensure service excellence.
- Create a great place to work by listening to and acting on colleague input.
- Ensure the store trades safely and legally at all times.
- Support and coach team leaders and sales advisors to deliver smooth operations.
- Drive flawless execution of launches, events, and campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with all processes, policies, and guidelines.
- Oversee the full colleague lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and development.
- Manage probation reviews, return-to-work processes, and absence meetings.
About you:
- Proven experience managing and developing teams in a retail or customer-facing environment.
- Leads by example, inspiring teams to perform at their best.
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on customer service.
- Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Why apply?
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 39 hour contract.
- Staff discount.
- Bonus.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Excellent training, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about this Retail Manager position, please apply with your updated CV, and Jade will handle your application.
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Grocery Department Manager
Excel Recruitment are hiring a Grocery Department Manager for a well-known brand that’s investing heavily in its stores, people, and customer experience. This role is based in Killarney, Co. Tralee.
If you’re the kind of leader who builds strong teams, drives performance, and creates a positive, energetic shop floor-this could be a great next step.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team to deliver strong results
- Creating a high-energy, customer-first environment
- Driving sales, standards, and day-to-day performance
- Supporting team leaders and keeping operations running smoothly
- Managing hiring, onboarding, rotas, and performance conversations
- Making sure the store is safe, compliant, and well-run
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing a team in a fast-paced grocery retail environment
- A hands-on leader who leads from the front
- Strong people skills-you know how to motivate and develop others
- Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering results
- Someone who thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment
What’s in it for you:
- Salary up to €50,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonus + staff discount
- 39-hour contract
- Pension scheme
- Real opportunities for progression and development
If you are interested in learning more about this Grocery Department Manager position, please apply with your updated CV, and Jade will handle your application.
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Fresh Food Manager – Ennis, Co. Clare
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Fresh Food Manager to lead the fresh food department of a high-performing retail store in Ennis, Co. Clare.
This role offers a competitive salary of €55,000-€60,000, ongoing training and development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression within a growing retail group.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary €55,000 – €60,000 depending on experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Career progression opportunities within a growing retail group
- Staff discounts and additional benefits
- Supportive leadership environment with autonomy to run your department
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and motivate the fresh food team to achieve performance targets
- Ensure excellent product quality, presentation, and availability across all fresh food categories
- Drive sales growth and margin improvement through effective planning and execution
- Manage stock control, ordering, waste reduction, and supplier relationships
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations
- Implement strong merchandising and promotional strategies
- Deliver outstanding customer service and respond to customer feedback
- Schedule staffing effectively to meet business needs
Key Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in fresh food management or senior supervisory role in retail or food service
- Strong knowledge of fresh food operations (deli, bakery, butchery, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing KPIs (sales, margin, waste)
- Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Passion for food, retail, and customer service
If you are interested in this Fresh Food Manager job opportunity in Ennis, Co. Clare, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Flagship Store Manager – Fashion
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Store Manager to lead a high-profile flagship fashion retail store in South Dublin. This is a standout opportunity to take full ownership of a key location within a business that continues to go from strength to strength.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have the autonomy to shape store performance, lead your team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced, style-led environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team to consistently achieve sales targets
- Take full ownership of store KPIs, driving performance through strong commercial decision-making
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development
- Plan and manage staff rotas in line with business needs and peak trading periods
- Analyse sales and performance data, implementing strategies to maximise results
- Ensure exceptional visual merchandising and premium store presentation standards
- Manage stock control, replenishment, and seasonal transitions effectively
- Maintain compliance with all operational, health & safety, and company procedures
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Store Manager within fashion retail or a similar fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership capability with a track record of building and motivating successful teams
- Highly commercial, with a results-driven mindset and strong business acumen
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Passion for retail and delivering an outstanding customer experience
- Interest or experience in outdoor sports or lifestyle retail is a distinct advantage
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing, ambitious brand with strong momentum
- Supportive environment that values work-life balance
- Competitive salary (DOE) + 10% bonus potential
- 21 days of annual leave
- Free parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious retail leader ready to take the next step and make a real impact. Apply now with your updated CV – Jade will be in touch regarding your application.
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Beauty Department Manager
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:
- €40,000 – €45,000
- 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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Store Manager
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment? Our client, a leading retailer offering the best in class clothing and footwear brands, are seeking an experienced Store Manager to join their team in Donegal Town.
As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and success of the store. This includes delivering exceptional customer service, driving sales performance, and leading a team of dynamic and passionate individuals. Your focus will be on building strong customer relationships and ensuring the store meets its sales targets and KPIs.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and motivate a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Drive store performance and meet sales targets by effectively managing store operations
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent communication and brand knowledge
- Use your commercial acumen to identify opportunities to grow revenue and improve profitability
- Ensure that visual merchandising and store presentation reflect the brand’s identity and standards
- Implement company policies and processes while fostering a positive, collaborative working environment
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in retail store management
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a large team
- A solid understanding of key commercial drivers and experience in achieving sales targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
Should you be interested in finding out 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 – Fashion & Home
Are you a people-first retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Our client, a well-known retailer, is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and investment. They are looking for experienced Retail Managers to inspire colleagues, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and play a key role in driving performance on the shop floor. This role is based in Dundrum, South Dublin.
This is your chance to join a business where innovation, agility, and excellence shape everything they do – and where you’ll have the autonomy to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
What you’ll do:
- Mentor, coach, and celebrate success-while effectively managing performance.
- Act on customer feedback quickly to ensure service excellence.
- Create a great place to work by listening to and acting on colleague input.
- Ensure the store trades safely and legally at all times.
- Support and coach team leaders and sales advisors to deliver smooth operations.
- Drive flawless execution of launches, events, and campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with all processes, policies, and guidelines.
- Oversee the full colleague lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and development.
- Manage probation reviews, return-to-work processes, and absence meetings.
About you:
- Proven experience managing and developing teams in a retail or customer-facing environment.
- Leads by example, inspiring teams to perform at their best.
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on customer service.
- Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Why apply?
- Competitive salary up to 50K depending on experience.
- 39 hour contract.
- Staff discount.
- Bonus.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Excellent training, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about this Retail Manager position, please apply with your updated CV, and Jade will handle your application.
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