Department Manager – Cosmetics / Fashion
Our client a leading High Profile Luxury Designer Retail Department Store is seeking a commercially driven and people-focused Department Manager to lead a high-profile Cosmetics or Fashion division within a prestigious luxury retail environment in Dundrum.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take ownership of a dynamic and fast-paced department, representing some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving sales performance, and leading a large, diverse team to achieve ambitious commercial targets.
As Department Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the culture on the shop floor, building strong relationships with brand partners, and ensuring the highest standards across service, merchandising, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a large team, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture
- Drive sales performance through clear communication of targets, KPIs, and commercial strategy
- Deliver an exceptional customer journey, ensuring best-in-class service at all times
- Build strong relationships with brand partners, counter managers, and internal stakeholders
- Conduct regular floor walks to maintain premium visual merchandising and operational standards
- Oversee all promotional activity, in-store events, and product launches
- Manage day-to-day operations including stock control, transfers, markdowns, and compliance
- Monitor departmental performance through data analysis, reporting, and commercial insight
- Recruit, coach, and develop talent, ensuring continuous growth and succession within the team
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
Requirements:
- Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a premium or luxury environment
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing large, diverse teams
- Commercially focused with a track record of delivering against KPIs and sales targets
- Experience with P&L, reporting, and performance analysis is advantageous
- Strong organisational and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for cosmetics, beauty, and delivering an elevated customer experience
Package:
- Salary:€40k – €50k
- Bonus structure
- Pension scheme
- Excellent staff discount
If you are interested in this Department Manager opportunity in Dundrum, please apply with your updated CV.
For a confidential discussion or to explore similar roles, please contact Aislinn 01 8717604.
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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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Shop Floor Manager
Excel Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Shop Floor Manager to join their team in Lusk.
If you’re a dynamic leader with a passion for retail and a track record of delivering exceptional results, this role is perfect for you!
Salary: DOE
Responsibilities of this Shop Floor Manager:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the shop floor, ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
- Supervise and motivate the team to meet sales targets and operational goals.
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, cleanliness, and stock presentation.
- Oversee stock control, inventory, and ordering to ensure product availability.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for team members to enhance performance.
The Ideal Shop Floor Manager would have:
- Previous experience in a retail supervisory or management role.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to motivate a team.
- A proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
Apply now with your CV via the link below.
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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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Assistant Manager – Grocery Retail
Salary: €35 – 40K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Assistant Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Duty Manager – Limerick
Our client, a leading Irish retailer with an extensive presence across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, is currently seeking a commercially driven and hands-on Duty Manager to join their high-performing store team in Limerick.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business recognised for its strong people culture, ongoing investment in development, and fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
As Duty Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store. You will take ownership of floor operations, drive sales performance, and lead by example in delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Retail grocery, non food or fashion high volume management experience all considered
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales performance by achieving and exceeding targets and KPIs
- Oversee daily floor operations, ensuring the store is commercially focused at all times
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock availability, and visual presentation
- Lead, motivate, and coach team members to maximise performance and engagement
- Deliver excellent customer service, resolving queries efficiently and professionally
- Support effective store operations including rostering, task delegation, and team development
- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organised store environment
Skills and Experience Required:
- 2-3 years previous management experience in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Highly organised with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Commercially aware and target-driven
- Passionate about delivering a high standard of customer service
- Energetic, ambitious, and results-focused
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discount
If you are interested in this opportunity, please upload your updated CV through the link provided or contact Aislinn for a confidential discussion. 01 8717604
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Back Store Manager – Retail | North Dublin
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Back Store Manager to join a well-established retail business in North Dublin.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail professional who enjoys leading from the back of house, driving operational standards, and ensuring stock and logistics run smoothly day-to-day.
This role would suit someone with strong organisational skills who takes pride in maintaining high stockroom standards and supporting a busy retail environment.
Salary: €30,000 – €35,000
Responsibilities
* Manage all back-of-house operations including stock control, deliveries, and storage
* Lead and support the stockroom team to ensure efficiency and accuracy
* Ensure goods are received, checked, and processed in a timely manner
* Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness, and health & safety
* Work closely with the shop floor team to ensure product availability
* Monitor stock levels and highlight discrepancies or issues
* Drive process improvements within the stockroom function
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Back Store Manager or in a similar stockroom/warehouse leadership role
* Strong understanding of stock control systems and processes
* Experience managing or supervising a team in a fast-paced environment
* Good attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
* Comfortable working in a physically active role
If you’re currently working as a Back Store Manager or in a similar stock-focused retail role and looking for your next move, this could be a great fit.
If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply to Cian at Excel Recruitment with your updated CV.
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Grocery Department Manager – Liffey Valley
Our client, a leading multinational retail chain known for their premium quality in food, home and fashion is seeking to recruit an experienced Department Manager for their flag store in Liffey Valley Dublin. Due to company restructure, and with the focus on people, this role is suited to a retail leader from high volume retail with strong experience in people development, mentoring, motivating and succession planning.
Experience in Grocery or similar non food all considered.
Package & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 20% colleague discount.
- Pension / Life Assurance.
- Discretionary bonus schemes.
- 39 hour working week.
- 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
- 25 days holidays
- Maternity support.
Key Responsibilities for this job include the following:
- Coach and support your team to reach their full potential, recognising achievements, and proactively managing performance.
- Drive sales growth and profitability within the store.
- Responsible for both operational and people leadership activity within the store.
- Support the Store Manager in enhancing both operational and commercial performance.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Ensure excellent customer service
Skills and Requirements for this job include the following:
- 3 years + in high volume grocery management experience
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
- Ability to work effectively across departments such as Foodhall, Fashion and Home
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
If you are interested in this role of Department Manager, please upload your updated CV via the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Aislinn 018717604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Retail Department Manager – Dundrum
Our client, a leading multinational retail chain known for their premium quality in Fashion, Home & Beauty retail is seeking to recruit an experienced Department Manager for their premium South Dublin Store in Dundrum.
This role is suited to a retail leader from high volume fashion or similar with strong experience in people development, mentoring, motivating and succession planning.
Package & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 20% colleague discount.
- Pension / Life Assurance.
- Discretionary bonus schemes.
- 39 hour working week.
- 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
- 25 days holidays
- Maternity support.
Key Responsibilities for this job include the following:
- Coach and support your team to reach their full potential, recognising achievements, and proactively managing performance.
- Drive sales growth and profitability within the store.
- Responsible for both operational and people leadership activity within the store.
- Support the Store Manager in enhancing both operational and commercial performance.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Create an exceptional customer experience
Skills and Requirements for this job include the following:
- 3 years + in high volume fashion or similar retail management experience
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
- Ability to work effectively across departments such as Fashion, Home, and Food.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
If you are interested in this role of Department Manager, please upload your updated CV via the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Aislinn 018717604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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Retail Department Manager – Newbridge Co Kildare
Our client, a leading multinational retail chain known for their premium quality in Fashion, Home & Grocery retail is seeking to recruit an experienced Department Manager for their Newbridge Co Kildare Store. Due to company restructure, and with the focus on people, this role is suited to a retail leader from high volume fashion or grocery retail with strong experience in people development, mentoring, motivating and succession planning.
Package & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 20% colleague discount.
- Pension / Life Assurance.
- Discretionary bonus schemes.
- 39 hour working week.
- 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
- 25 days holidays
- Maternity support.
Key Responsibilities for this job include the following:
- Coach and support your team to reach their full potential, recognising achievements, and proactively managing performance.
- Drive sales growth and profitability within the store.
- Responsible for both operational and people leadership activity within the store.
- Support the Store Manager in enhancing both operational and commercial performance.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Raise performance through coaching and development.
Skills and Requirements for this job include the following:
- 3 years + in high volume fashion or grocery management experience
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
- Ability to work effectively across departments such as Fashion, Home, and Food.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
If you are interested in this role of Department Manager, please upload your updated CV via the link provided. For more opportunities like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or contact Aislinn 018717604.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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