Assistant Manager

Centra; Ballindine; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Ballindine is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily store operations and deliver excellent customer service in a clean, safe environment. You will help achieve sales and profitability targets by effectively managing people and processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a drive to maintain high standards in a busy supermarket setting. A fast-paced retail background and familiarity with KPIs are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience balancing cash/tills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good delegation skills.
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic.
• Understanding how to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Commercial awareness and brand understanding.
• Passion for grocery retail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based.
• Set and monitor sales targets with team on gross profit, net margin, waste and other KPIs.
• Ensure correct planograms and product range in-store.
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard.
• Lead by example and encourage teamwork and a positive workplace atmosphere.
• Foster safe, respectful, inclusive communication between staff and management.
• Support Store Manager in training and smooth operation of the store.
• Manage employee performance with regular feedback and recognition.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and in line with store policy.
• Understand and improve margins across departments.
• Engage with new initiatives and innovative ways of working.

Skills

2 years experience

Excellent communication

KPIs & targets

Strong work ethic

Brand awareness

Grocery retail passion

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Main purpose of the role:

Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations.

Job Ref

54389

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Job Type

Full time

Location

Ballindine, Co. Mayo

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

05-10-2026

Job Description

Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 2 years€,, experience in a relevant position is desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Experience balancing cash/tills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good delegation skills
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic
• An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets
• Commerciality and brand awareness
• Passion for grocery retail
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Main duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard
• Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
• Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
• Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store
• Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
• Understand achieving margins in all departments
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

About The Locality

Centra Ballindine