Assistant Manager

Centra; Tralee; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Dingle is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily store operations and lead a team to deliver excellent customer service and a fresh food offer.

You will drive sales targets, manage staff, and ensure the store runs safely and efficiently while maintaining Centra standards and brand values in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant position is desirable.
• Strong customer service focus and leadership capability.
• Ability to drive sales targets and manage store KPIs.
• Excellent communication and delegation skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to meet sales and profitability targets.
• Set and monitor planograms, ensuring correct range and presentation.
• Provide outstanding customer service and resolve queries professionally.
• Support Store Manager with training and performance feedback.
• Manage cash/tills and store operations to company standards.
• Uphold Centra brand values and foster teamwork.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

KPI awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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 53335

Job Title Assistant Manager

Job Type Full time

Location: CENTRA Dingle V92 WRW0

Salary On Application

Closing Date For Applications 15-08-2026

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.