Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Centra Termonfeckin is seeking an Assistant Manager to ensure efficient operation and outstanding customer service with a fresh food offering. You will manage staff and store performance to meet sales and profitability targets in a clean, safe environment.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a passion for grocery retail. You will work full-time with flexibility for openings/closings and must be experienced in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a relevant position 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.
• Understanding of KPIs and targets.
• Commerciality and brand awareness.
• Passion for grocery retail.
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets on GP margin, net margin, waste, KPIs.
• Implement planograms and ensure correct range in store.
• Merchandise and present store to highest standards.
• Lead by example; foster teamwork and positive atmosphere.
• Develop communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful environment.
• Support Store Manager in team development and smooth operations.
• Manage employee performance with feedback and recognition.
• Handle customer queries professionally and per policy.
• Understand margins in all departments; adapt to new initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Delegation

KPI awareness

Brand awareness

Retail experience

Work ethic

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

53621

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Job Type

Full time

Location

Centra Termonfeckin Co. Louth

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

01-09-2026

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.

About The Locality

Assistant Manager Required

Full time

Salaried position

Must be flexible with working hours and able to do openings and closings as required.

Pay will be based on experience

Experience is essential with at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role in food retail

This role will not suit a student.

Full training will be provided