Cork Trainee Retail Store Manager-Fast-Track to Leadership

M&P O'Sullivan; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Educational Assistance

Service anniversary rewards

Job summary

M&P O'Sullivan in Cork is seeking a motivated Trainee Retail Store Manager to join our growing Irish team. Based in Cork, you will develop management skills in a hands-on retail environment and progress toward a Retail Store Manager role.

You will support store operations, staffing, customer service and merchandising while undergoing structured on-the-job training across retail operations, KPIs and health & safety. Weekly pay and educational assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Experience working with retail KPIs or sales targets.
• Experience with stock management or merchandising.
• Experience within a food retail or wholesale environment.
• Previous experience supporting staff rotas or scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing, motivating and supporting the retail team.
• Help ensure the store is fully staffed and appropriately covered during busy periods.
• Assist with staff rotas, attendance and daily task allocation.
• Provide excellent customer service and deal professionally with customer queries or complaints.
• Support the team in achieving sales, service and operational targets.
• Assist with stock management, including deliveries, replenishment, stock rotation and stock checks.
• Ensure products are correctly displayed, priced and presented to a high standard.
• Support the management of cash handling, tills and end-of-day procedures.
• Ensure the store is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
• Assist with implementing company policies and procedures.
• Support health and safety, food safety and compliance requirements within the store.
• Assist with promotions, merchandising and seasonal campaigns.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages, waste or discrepancies to management.
• Help identify opportunities to improve sales, customer experience and store performance.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, professional and team-focused working environment.
• Take on increased responsibility as training and experience develop.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Supervisory experience

Stock management

Merchandising

Food retail exposure

Roster planning

Job description

M&P O'Sullivan in Cork is seeking a motivated Trainee Retail Store Manager to join our growing Irish team. Based in Cork, you will develop management skills in a hands-on retail environment and progress toward a Retail Store Manager role.

You will support store operations, staffing, customer service and merchandising while undergoing structured on-the-job training across retail operations, KPIs and health & safety. Weekly pay and educational assistance are offered.