Store manager

Musgrave Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave Group is seeking a passionate Store Manager for various locations in Northern Ireland. Join one of Europe’s leading family-owned convenience store brands, where you'll lead a team to drive sales, enhance operations, and build community relationships. This full-time permanent position offers flexible shifts with a competitive salary and extensive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance-based bonus

30 days annual leave including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Musgrave Discount Card

Learning & development opportunities

Access to lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' recent experience as a Store Manager.
• Strong leadership background with ability to grow a team.
• Excellent knowledge of stock management and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the store team to deliver performance.
• Drive sales and maximize profitability through merchandising.
• Ensure a safe and compliant environment for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Cost control

Food safety

Community engagement

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Store Manager – Northern Ireland

Location: Various Locations throughout Northern Ireland
Full-time | Permanent
Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends

At Musgrave, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to offer a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity in one of Northern Ireland’s most vibrant convenience store brands — Centra and SuperValu.

As Store Manager, you’ll lead from the front — driving performance, inspiring your team, and making a real impact on your local community. This is your chance to join one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a 140-year heritage in food leadership, innovation, and sustainability.

What makes this role stand out?

• Lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Take ownership of sales, operations, and store performance
• Make an impact in your local community through great service and meaningful partnerships
• Grow with us in a people-first organisation that invests in your development

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your store team to deliver exceptional service, performance and brand standards
• Drive store sales and maximise profitability through effective merchandising, promotions, and stock control
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike
• Manage all aspects of operations including rostering, budgeting, KPIs and cost control
• Champion sustainability, local engagement, and in-store community initiatives
• Build a culture of performance, accountability and positive leadership

The ideal candidate will have/be:

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' recent experience as a Store Manager (convenience or supermarket retail)
• Strong leadership background with a proven ability to motivate, manage and grow a team
• Excellent knowledge of stock management, cost control, food safety and compliance (incl. HACCP)
• GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (esp. Excel)
• Experience in fresh food retail, off licence, Post Office or forecourt
• Understanding of local store marketing and community engagement

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonus
• 30 days annual leave (inc. public holidays)
• Company pension scheme to help plan for your future
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (eligibility applies)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Musgrave Discount Card – save on your own shopping
• Learning & development opportunities – grow with us
• Access to discounts on cinema, travel, lifestyle and more

Additional Info:

This role follows a set shift pattern within the store’s operating hours. Flexibility is key – you’ll need to be available for evening and weekend shifts. Reliable travel to and from the store is essential.

If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, we would be happy to have a chat with you about the role on offer - email [e-mail]

Although we have vacancies across Northern Ireland, we may not currently be recruiting in your preferred location. Please specify your desired location in your application. If we’re unable to accommodate it at this time, we will retain your details on file for 3 months for future opportunities.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know