Assistant Manager

Centra; Munster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Knock store, responsible for ensuring efficient operations and delivering top-notch customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in grocery retail, and the ability to achieve sales targets.

This full-time role offers the chance to lead a team while fostering a positive work environment. Key responsibilities include managing employee performance and engaging with store initiatives to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a relevant position is desirable.
• An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team.
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard.
• Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team.
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently and professionally.

Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Excellent communication skills

Good delegation skills

Experience balancing cash/tills

Highly driven with a strong work ethic

Commerciality and brand awareness

Passion for grocery retail

Thrive in a fast-paced working environment

Job description

Job Details

• Job Ref: 52924
• Job Title: Assistant Manager
• Job Type: Full time
• Location: Knock Co. Mayo
• Salary: On Application
• Closing Date For Applications: 17-07-2026

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

About The Locality

Centra Knock - Full time position