Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Centra in Swords is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run a busy store, deliver excellent customer service, and manage daily operations efficiently. You will support sales targets, oversee a fresh food offering, and ensure a clean, safe environment while leading a team across various tasks.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a passion for grocery retail. A fast-paced environment, with opportunities for development, awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

MS Office

Excellent communication

Delegation

KPI targets

Brand awareness

Grocery retail

Fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic

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
53395

Job Title
Assistant Manager

Job Type
Full time

Location
Millers Glen Swords

Salary
On Application

Closing Date For Applications
19-08-2026

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.