Assistant Manager

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays

Bonus

Life assurance

Discounts

Maternity and paternity leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is partnering with a Cork retailer to recruit an Assistant Manager for a high-volume store in the Republic of Ireland. Salary is EUR37,000–EUR40,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits. This role offers leadership development, a busy trading environment and a strong focus on customer experience.

The successful candidate will lead teams, drive sales, maintain merchandising standards and ensure health and safety compliance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager or Team Leader role.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the daily operation of a high-volume retail store.
• Lead, motivate and coach teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Drive sales performance and achieve store and departmental targets.
• Ensure merchandising and store presentation standards.
• Monitor stock levels and support stock management processes.
• Manage operational challenges.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee development.
• Ensure health and safety and compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Assistant Manager (SMG008DMC) Cork, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR37000 - EUR40000 per annum + bonus, health, maternity/paternity,

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of a busy, high-volume retail environment in Cork. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, drive commercial performance, and help deliver an exceptional customer experience within a large-format retail environment.

Salary & Package

• 23 days holidays
• Bonus
• Life assurance
• Discounts
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the daily operation of a high-volume retail store
• Lead, motivate and coach teams to deliver excellent customer service
• Drive sales performance and achieve store and departmental targets
• Ensure excellent standards of merchandising and store presentation
• Monitor stock levels and support stock management processes
• Manage operational challenges
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee development
• Ensure health and safety and compliance standards are maintained

Skills and Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, or Team Leader role
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance standards

This Assistant Manager opportunity is perfect for a retailer who enjoys a busy trading environment and is passionate about leading teams and delivering outstanding customer experiences. Whether your background is in grocery, DIY, discount retail, homeware, fashion or other big-box retail sectors, this Assistant Manager role offers a fantastic platform for continued career growth.