Assistant Store Manager

Musgrave; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Impactful work

Forward-thinking culture

Community focus

Job summary

Musgrave in Bray is seeking a SuperValu Assistant Store Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support the Store Manager, manage departments and drive performance across the shop floor.

You will lead a developing team, deliver strong customer service, ensure food safety standards and business growth, and participate in company projects and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have basic analytical and numerical ability.
• Strong communication and people management skills are essential.
• Experience in retail or consumer-focused environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall financial performance of the shop and support Store Manager in achieving targets.
• Develop, implement and monitor the business plan and lead change initiatives.
• Communicate strategic goals across teams and deliver CAB projects with peers.
• Manage departments and colleagues to maintain exceptional standards.
• Coach Duty Managers and foster teamwork and development.
• Ensure food safety and achieve high audit grades (A–B).
• Maintain company systems and procedures in line with best practice.
• Deliver excellent customer service and own area performance, including the last 50 yards.
• Support personal development and participate in company projects and growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

People management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Leaving Certificate

3rd level qualification

Job description

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a SuperValu Assistant Store Manager in Bray initially.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Role Scope:

The SuperValu Assistant Store Manager must be flexible to work in the capacity of Assistant Manager in any Store as dictated by the needs of the business.

What you’ll be doing:

General Management

• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the shop through realistic and challenging targets and supporting the Store Manager in achieving the stores financial targets.
• Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of agreed business plan and Constant management of change initiatives.
• Communication and implementation of the company’s strategic goals and objectives through interdependence and teamwork with support teams.
• Deliver on their C.A.B. projects through interdependency with their peers.

Area of Responsibility: Colleague Management and Development

• To effectively manage departments and colleagues to ensure exceptional standards are achieved at all times.
• Developing and coaching of Duty Managers operational skill set through performance management and Manager forum, interdepartmental teamwork and interdependence
• To ensure a team work ethic is achieved in the shop and with support teams
• To take ownership for Line HR responsibility including the management of colleague performance

Area of Responsibility: Drive excellence in store standards

• Ensure Food Safety is everyone’s priority, responsibility and achieve a minimum A – B grade
• To ensure that all company systems and procedures are implemented and managed in accordance with Best Practice

Area of Responsibility: Customer Service

• To take ownership for the management of their area ensuring that all service and standards expectations are delivered on.
• To ensure excellence in Customer Service at all times to include the last “50 yards”.

Area of Responsibility: Self Development

• Work with the Store Manager and Assistant Manager to identify opportunities for personal growth and develop and deliver plans to meet these
• Assist with company projects as and when required.
• Completion of the GROW Duty Manager Development Programme

What we’re looking for:

Experience, Skills And Education

• Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Ideally you will have 3rd level qualification
• Good analytical & numerical skills, with particular focus on Margins/Waste and Sales
• Understanding of business processes and exposure to best practice in the retail industry
• Broad knowledge and experience of the commercial realities within the retail sector.
• Driving own performance to achieve business objectives and improve performance.
• Strong people management skills. Lead, monitor, motivate and support team in achieving results
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively with minimum disruption

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication (both written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• A self starter with strong drive and energy with the ambition to succeed.
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to motivate and develop others to succeed.
• Passion for food and retailing
• Enthusiasm for superior customer service
• Hardworking and flexible
• Strong sense of commitment and loyalty to brand.

What we offer:

• With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave 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 during the interview, please let us know