Assistant Manager

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy convenience store near Bishopstown, Cork. This role places you on the shop floor to lead by example, support the Store Manager, and ensure excellent customer service and store standards.

You will assist with stock control, rosters and merchandising, driving a positive, high‑energy work environment. Ideal candidates will have prior management or supervisory experience in grocery or high‑volume retail, with

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in grocery or high-volume retail.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the daily running of the store.
• Lead, motivate and manage the team on shift.
• Ensure excellent customer service and store standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and merchandising.
• Support with rosters and staff management.
• Ensure company procedures and operational standards are followed.
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Store operations

Job description

Assistant Manager (AMGH) Cork, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR35000 - EUR40000 per annum

Assistant Manager – Bishopstown, Cork

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy convenience store near Bishopstown, Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Assistant Manager, Trainee Manager or experienced Supervisor who enjoys being hands‑on, leading from the floor and supporting the day‑to‑day running of a busy retail operation.

What’s On Offer?

• Company Benefits


• Excellent career progression opportunity


• Supportive and fast‑paced retail environment


• Opportunity to build further management experience

The Role:

• Support the Store Manager with the daily running of the store


• Lead, motivate and manage the team on shift


• Ensure excellent customer service and store standards
  
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and merchandising


• Support with rosters and staff management


• Ensure company procedures and operational standards are followed


• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence


• Drive a positive, hands‑on working environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous management or supervisory experience within grocery, convenience, forecourt or high-volume retail


• Strong leadership and people management skills


• Commercially aware and confident in a busy environment


• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• Hands‑on management style


• Ambitious and keen to progress within retail management