Assistant Manager

Musgrave NI; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave NI is seeking an Assistant Manager for SuperValu Strand Road. This full-time role involves supporting daily operations, engaging with the community, and ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount card for store shopping

Learning and development opportunities

Company uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent supervisory experience in a busy convenience or supermarket environment.
• Experience in stock control, cost control, and rota planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager in achieving store KPIs.
• Maximise sales and profitability.
• Deliver excellent customer service and manage social media.

Skills

Communication

People Skills

Stock Control

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across Ireland and Spain. We serve one-in-three people in Ireland through brands like SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. Our focus is on community support, sustainability, and making a positive impact globally. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to be the best place to work, grow, and thrive.

We are inviting applications for the position of Assistant Manager at SuperValu Strand Road. This full-time, permanent role involves 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility required for days, evenings, and weekends according to an agreed shift pattern. Candidates must be able to travel to the store via car, public transport, or other means.

Role Overview

To assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, ensuring team engagement and asset management to deliver profitability. The Assistant Manager will deputise for the Store Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Support the store manager in achieving store KPIs.
2. Maximise sales and profitability.
3. Maintain high store standards and support stock take processes.
4. Promote a safe working environment, leading by example in food safety, health, safety, and compliance.
5. Deliver excellent customer service and manage social media to boost sales.
6. Oversee store ordering to ensure product availability.
7. Assist in team management tasks such as rostering, recruitment, training, appraisals, and performance management, in line with employment policies.
8. Engage with colleagues, the local community, and charity partners.
9. Potentially cover post office and cash duties with appropriate training.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (eligibility applies)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing incentives
• Discount card for store shopping and other discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company uniform

Role Criteria

Essential

• Minimum 2 years recent supervisory experience in a busy convenience or supermarket environment
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Experience in stock control, people skills, cost control, rota planning, and HACCP
• Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of fresh food areas and retail stock take procedures
• Experience with Post Office, off licence, or forecourt operations