Assistant Branch Manager

FRS Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is assisting an Ireland-based retailer in Sligo to find an Assistant Branch Manager. In this role you’ll work with the Branch Manager to run daily operations, manage the retail team, and ensure excellent customer service both in-store and over the phone.

The ideal candidate has a strong retail background, proven people leadership, an interest in building materials, and a commercially savvy, organized approach.

Qualifications

• Strong retail background with merchandising and KPI focus.
• Proven people leadership in a busy retail or commercial setting.
• Interest in building materials, construction, or DIY.
• Commercially smart, organized, and proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Dynamic, flexible, and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in driving a culture of continuous improvement and lead the team.
• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure excellent customer service in-store and on the phone.
• Assist in meeting revenue, profit margin, and safety goals.
• Manage cash office duties, stock control, aged stock, and branch records.
• Be competent across branch support activities (tills, goods inwards, ordering) to lead by example.

Skills

Retail leadership

People management

Building materials interest

Organizational skills

Proactive & adaptable

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Assistant Branch Manager (Sligo)

Are you an experienced Retail Supervisor/Manager looking for your next challenge? If you have a strong background in fast-paced retail, a natural talent for leading teams, and a genuine interest in the building and construction sector, this is the perfect opportunity to transition your skills into a highly rewarding, dynamic industry.

As Assistant Branch Manager, you will partner with the Branch Manager to run daily operations, oversee our bustling retail department, and lead a motivated team. We don't just sell building materials. If you are ready to trade late-night retail hours for a structured, trade-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in driving a culture of continuous improvement. Provide performance coaching, leadership, and guidance to the team.
• Oversee all daily functions within the branch, ensuring exceptional customer service both in-store and over the phone.
• Assist in meeting revenue, profit margin, and safety goals.
• Manage cash office duties, support stock control, handle aged stock, and maintain branch records.
• Be fully competent across all branch support activities (tills, goods inwards, and ordering) to step in and lead by example when needed.

Requirements

• Strong Retail Background: You know what makes a retail department tick. You understand merchandising, customer service excellence, and commercial KPI targets.
• Proven People Leadership: Experience supervising, motivating, and developing a team in a busy retail or commercial environment.
• Interest in Building Materials: You don't need to be a qualified builder, but a keen interest in, or curiosity about, construction, DIY, or building materials is essential.
• Commercially Smart & Organized: Exceptional communication skills, computer literacy (MS Word & Excel), and a knack for problem-solving.
• Dynamic & Flexible: A self-motivated team player with a professional presence who thrives under pressure.

Ready to take the next step in your management career?

If you are a driven retail leader ready to build a bright future with us, apply today!