Assistant Store Manager

Daybreakireland; Ireland; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Galway to ensure smooth store operations and deliver excellent customer service, supporting the Store Owner to meet sales and profitability targets.

You will lead the team, manage rosters, implement planograms, monitor KPIs, and uphold high standards in merchandising and safety. The role requires solid retail management experience and a passion for grocery retail, with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a relevant retail management role in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Ability to read and act on reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic.
• Passion for grocery retail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the store.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Owner.
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in the store.
• Manage employee rostering and annual leave and maintain accurate and secure records.
• Engage with the Store Owner on a regular basis.
• Ensure merchandising and presentation of the entire store is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines.
• Develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy.
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

Skills

Retail management

KPI performance

Report reading

Excel

Word

Strong work ethic

Grocery retail

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking for talented people to join our stores. Come join our team if you are motivated and passionate about providing excellent service.

At Daybreak, our people are at the heart of our business. Every day, they deliver great customer service and help make our shopper experience better.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager in our store.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and that all our employees always provide our customers with the best customer service and fresh food offerings. You will deliver key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations.

Job Requirements

• 2 years plus experience in a relevant retail management position, in a fast paced working environment
• An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets
• Strong knowledge and experience in reading and actioning reports
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic
• Passion for grocery retail

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the store
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Owner.
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in the store
• Manage employee rostering and annual leave and maintain accurate and secure records
• Engage with the Store Owner on a regular basis
• Ensure merchandising and presentation of the entire store is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines
• Develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment;
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

At Daybreak, you will have an opportunity to bring your strengths to our teams and we will help grow and develop in your role.

Daybreak is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself, please let us know.