Assistant Manager (Galway)

Vodafone; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Health & wellbeing programme

Pension plan

Annual leave and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Ireland to lead a high-performing team and deliver a world-class customer experience on the shop floor. You will support the Store Manager, take accountability in their absence, coach colleagues, and drive sales targets while upholding Vodafone values.

Join a culture that values leadership development, customer focus, and teamwork. This role offers growth within retail and opportunities to advance leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering results in a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Strong leadership potential or experience, with ability to coach and develop others.
• Track record of achieving sales and performance targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overall performance and day-to-day operation.
• Take full responsibility for store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability and performance.
• Drive delivery of key business KPIs, including sales targets and customer experience.
• Create a high-energy, customer-focused culture reflecting Vodafone's values.
• Ensure high store standards, merchandising, housekeeping and compliance.
• Monitor daily performance and provide direction and feedback to the team.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership potential

Sales targets

Communication skills

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Digital tools usage

Education

Business/ Retail/ Management qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Join us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers — we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world.

Join us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers — we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world.
If you want to grow your career whilst finding the right balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunity to help you belong and make a real impact.

The Role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key leadership role in delivering a world class customer experience through an engaged, high‑performing team. You support the Store Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the store, helping to create a positive, results‑driven environment where both customers and colleagues can thrive.
This is a natural step up within our retail structure, offering increased responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your leadership capability. You will lead from the front on the shop floor—coaching, motivating, and guiding your team to consistently deliver strong commercial performance alongside exceptional customer experiences.
You are a confident and supportive leader who takes pride in developing others, maintaining high operational standards, and driving results. In the absence of the Store Manager, you will take full accountability for store operations, ensuring the business continues to perform at its best.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Store Manager in the overall performance and day‑to‑day operation of the store
• Take full responsibility for store operations in the absence of the Store Manager
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability, confidence, and performance
• Drive delivery of key business KPIs, including sales targets, customer experience, and service measures
• Create a high‑energy, customer‑focused culture that reflects Vodafone’s values and behaviours
• Ensure consistently high store standards, including visual merchandising, housekeeping, and compliance
• Monitor daily performance and provide clear direction and feedback to the teamResolve customer queries and complaints effectively, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and minimal escalation
• Support effective rota planning, resource management, and team deployment to meet business needs
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and team development

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience delivering results in a retail or customer‑focused environment
• Strong leadership potential or experience, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop others
• A track record of achieving sales and performance targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire
• A strong customer first mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and support store operations effectively
• Confidence using digital tools and systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior retail role
• Experience supporting performance management or structured coaching
• Understanding of store operations, including compliance, stock control, and cash management
• Exposure to customer experience metrics
• Relevant qualification in Business, Retail, or Management (or equivalent experience)

The Vodafone Spirit

• Earn Customer Loyalty – Leading your team to consistently deliver exceptional and trusted customer experiences
• Get It Done Together – Building a strong team culture based on collaboration, support, and shared success
• Experiment & Learn Fast – Encouraging innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability across your team
• Create the Future – Driving new ideas and ways of working that improve performance and customer outcomes

You will be successful in this role by bringing Vodafone’s Spirit behaviours to life every day:

• Earn Customer Loyalty – Leading your team to consistently deliver exceptional and trusted customer experiences
• Get It Done Together – Building a strong team culture based on collaboration, support, and shared success
• Experiment & Learn Fast – Encouraging innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability across your team
• Create the Future – Driving new ideas and ways of working that improve performance and customer outcomes

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply — you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Why Join Vodafone?

At Vodafone, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, grow, and make a real impact while building a long‑term career.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can bring their full self to work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and to support our people in achieving their full potential.

• Competitive Rewards – Competitive salary with a generous, performance‑based commission structure
• Business Mobile – A dedicated business mobile number, with plan costs covered by Vodafone to support you in your role
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to discounted healthcare plans, an online gym, and a comprehensive wellness programme
• Financial Security – Pension plan with company contribution, life cover, and income protection options
• Generous Time Off – Annual leave plus bank holidays, additional company days, birthday leave, and the option to buy extra days
• Family Support – Inclusive family benefits including maternity, paternity, parental leave, and fertility support
• Learning & Growth – Access to training, development programmes, and Vodafone University to support career progression
• Exclusive Discounts – Discounts on Vodafone products, services, and a wide range of retail and lifestyle offers
• Career Opportunities – Pathways to grow within retail or explore wider roles across the business
• And much more...