Grocery Department Manager – Liffey Valley
We’re hiring a Grocery Department Manager for a well-known brand that’s investing heavily in its stores, people, and customer experience.
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 retail or a fast-paced customer 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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Retail Sales Manager
Our client, a well-established and growing retail business with a strong presence in home improvement products, is seeking an experienced and motivated Retail Sales Manager to join their team in Co. Tipperary. This job offers excellent working hours with no late nights or Sundays! This job location is commutable from Clonmel, Thurles, Nenagh, Limerick, Roscrea, Portaloise, and Kilkenny.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within a close-knit, supportive environment where ideas are valued and performance is recognised and rewarded. As Retail Sales Manager, you will take ownership of driving sales performance across key departments, with a particular focus on electrical, light hardware, and flooring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth and margin performance across key departments
- Develop and grow the electrical category, including supplier engagement and promotions
- Monitor and deliver on KPIs including sales growth
- Identify and implement new opportunities to grow local retail business
- Lead from the shop floor, engaging customers and closing sales
- Deliver a high-quality, personalised customer experience
- Maintain high merchandising and presentation standards
- Coordinate promotions and seasonal displays
- Manage stock levels, stocktakes, and supplier coordination
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing sales team
- Provide coaching, training, and ongoing feedback
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback
- Contribute ideas to improve product range, promotions, and customer engagement
Skills & Experience:
- Proven management experience in a customer-facing retail sales role (electrical, DIY, furniture, or similar)
- Proven track record in driving, achieving and exceeding sales targets is essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead, motivate, and influence a team
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives – negotiable depending on experience
- Excellent working hours – no late nights or Sundays
- Staff discounts
- Pension contribution
- 21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Company phone and laptop
- On-site parking
If you’re a driven Retail Manager looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business. Please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after 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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Retail Manager – Tipperary
No Sundays | No Late Nights
Our client, a well-established and highly successful big-box retail business in Tipperary, is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially driven Retail Manager / Store Manager to lead their retail operation.
This is a key leadership role suited to a strong Store Manager who has experience managing multiple departments and driving overall store performance. The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment such as DIY, home, electrical, or similar.
Accessible from: Clonmel, Thurles, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise and surrounding areas.
The Role
As Retail Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the retail floor, overseeing multiple departments and leading a team to deliver strong commercial results.
You will be responsible for driving sales, improving operational standards, and ensuring an excellent customer experience across all areas of the store.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of retail performance across multiple departments
- Drive sales, margin and overall store profitability
- Lead, coach and develop a team to deliver high performance
- Manage all key KPIs including sales, ATV, conversion and team productivity
- Ensure best-in-class standards across merchandising, stock control and store presentation
- Create a strong customer-focused culture across the shop floor
- Identify opportunities to improve trading performance and operational efficiency
About You & experience required
- Proven experience as a Retail Manager / Store Manager in a high-volume environment
- Experience managing multiple product categories (e.g. home, DIY, electrical, appliances or similar)
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results
- A confident leader with the ability to engage, develop and motivate teams
- Hands-on and operationally strong, with excellent attention to detail
- Passionate about retail and delivering a great in-store experience
What’s on Offer
- Excellent negotiable salary with bonus structure
- Staff discount
- Pension contribution
- Strong opportunity to make a real impact within the business
- Supportive and team-focused environment
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply via the link provided or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn 01 871 7604.
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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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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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Store Manager – Home & Beauty
Are you a people-first leader who loves delivering great service and driving results? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile Limerick store for a brand that customers genuinely connect with.
Our client is looking for an energetic and inspiring Store Manager who leads from the front, creates memorable customer experiences, and brings out the very best in their team. You’ll be a visible, hands-on leader on the shop floor, setting the standard for service while developing a strong, motivated, and engaged team.
Your Role:
- Creating a warm, welcoming, and standout customer experience every day
- Leading, coaching, and motivating your team to achieve their full potential
- Setting clear daily goals and driving KPIs through effective planning and execution
- Delivering monthly plans aligned to sales, productivity, and commercial targets
- Managing stock, store administration, and all day-to-day operations
- Supporting employee well-being through regular 1:1s, open communication, and recognition of success
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Store Manager or in a similar leadership role within retail or hospitality
- A strong people leader with excellent coaching, communication, and motivational skills
- A proven track record of developing teams and driving positive behaviours
- Commercially aware with confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for customer service and creating a positive team culture
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary of €40,000-€45,000
- Excellent bonus potential
- Pension scheme
- Generous staff discount
Why Join?
This is more than just a Store Manager role – it’s a chance to be part of a people-first business where your leadership truly matters. You’ll receive strong support from an experienced Area Manager, access to ongoing training and development, and a clear pathway for career progression.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply today with your updated CV, and Jade will be in touch to manage your application.
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Store Manager – East Cork
Are you an experienced Convenience Store Manager?
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Store Manager for our food passionate client based in East Cork.
Our client is progressive grocery retailer and has a high standard of food service excellence. They love a good attitude towards work and team players. Our client is KPI, and sales focused as well as being extremely passionate about the food industry in Ireland.
The ideal candidate is an individual with store management experience from a convenience setting or similar. Able to set high standards and can lead by example. They must also communicate and delegate in a clear precise manner to their team to ensure quality of work.
Our client is offering a competitive salary of up to €45k DOE
Responsibilities:
- Ability to manage a large team of staff
- Monitor store standards and ensure quality of service
- Training and development of team members
- Achieve KPIs and sales targets on a regular basis
- Ensure compliance with HACCP & Food safety
- Stock management and control
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- Prior store management experience desirable
- Knowledge of the food retail market
- Ability to lead & support team
- Enthusiastic mentality towards work
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 Nikki 01 871 7600
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Store Manager – East Cork
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Store Manager for our client’s team in East Cork.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a community-based, high-volume store where fantastic customer service and standards are at the forefront of the business.
If you are an Experienced Store Manager with experience dealing with teams of 40+, KPIs, then this is a not to be missed opportunity!
Salary: €55k DOE
Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy grocery retail store
- Effectively manage staff and motivate them to meet and exceed KPIs
- Analyse and understand daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding sales, waste, and margins to ensure the growth and profitability of each store
- Ensuring that all regulations and standards are met regarding HACCP, food safety, stock control and waste management
- Reviewing staff performance regularly, creating staff rosters, and ensuring overall high standards of the store
- Continuously thinking about creative ways to increase store turnover and grow store margins
Requirements:
- 2+ year’s experience in a senior management position within a grocery retail store
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Previous experience managing a team of 40+
- An ambitious individual with the capacity to drive sales and standards in store
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 Nikki 01 871 7600
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