Assistant Manager — Lead Store Team in Swords

Excel Recruitment; Swords; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a busy Swords retailer. The role offers a first-step into management with oversight of daily store operations and team leadership to meet sales goals in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Store Manager, motivate and develop staff, drive customer service excellence, and manage stock, merchandising, and visual presentation to enhance the shopping experience. This is a hands-on role for a customer-focused leader with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Sales Assistant, or similar retail leadership role.
• Passion for customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer experiences
• Driving commercial performance through strong product knowledge and customer engagement
• Managing stock, merchandising, and visual presentation standards
• Assisting with training and staff development
• Ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the business

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

People management

Merchandising

Stock control

Staff development

Job description

Excel Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a busy Swords retailer. The role offers a first-step into management with oversight of daily store operations and team leadership to meet sales goals in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Store Manager, motivate and develop staff, drive customer service excellence, and manage stock, merchandising, and visual presentation to enhance the shopping experience. This is a hands-on role for a customer-focused leader with growth potential.