Assistant Manager

Centra; Claremorris; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Claremorris is seeking an Assistant Manager to ensure the store operates efficiently, delivers outstanding customer service, and maintains a fresh food offering in a clean, safe environment. You will drive store targets and profitability through effective people and operations management.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a similar role, strong communication and delegation skills, experience with cash handling, and a keen commercial awareness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values (Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based).
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross and net margins, waste and KPIs.
• Implement planograms and ensure correct range is in store.
• Merchandise and present the store to a high standard.
• Lead by example, encourage teamwork and foster a positive workplace.
• Develop and train the team and ensure smooth store operation.
• Manage employee performance with regular feedback and recognition.
• Handle customer queries professionally and in line with policy.
• Understand margins across departments and drive improvements.
• Engage with new initiatives and adopt new ways of working.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good delegation skills

Strong work ethic

Experience in a relevant position

Understanding of KPIs and targets

Commercial awareness

Brand awareness

Passion for grocery retail

Thrive in a 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: 53535

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Job Type: Full time

Location: Hegarty's Centra Claremorris

Salary: On Application

Closing Date For Applications: 26-08-2026

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.

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.