Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Centra Fingerboard Tullamore is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive store performance, ensure excellent customer service, and maintain a fresh food offer in a clean, safe store.

You will lead a team, manage KPIs and margins, implement planograms, and uphold Centra values in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a relevant role is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Experience balancing cash/tills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to achieve KPIs.
• Commercial awareness and brand understanding.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values (Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based).
• Set and monitor sales targets on margins and KPIs.
• Implement planograms and maintain correct store range.
• Merchandise the store to a high standard.
• Lead by example and foster teamwork and positivity.
• Develop and train the team; ensure smooth store running.
• Manage employee performance with regular feedback and recognition.
• Handle customer queries professionally and in line with policy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Delegation

Team leadership

Sales target achievement

Cash handling

KPI understanding

Commercial awareness

Retail experience

People management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: 53795

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Job Type: Full time

Location: Centra Fingerboard Tullamore

Salary: On Application

Closing Date For Applications: 08-09-2026

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.

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