Department Manager

Excel Recruitment; Killarney; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Staff discount

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Department Manager for a leading grocery retailer in Killarney. You will lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver strong results, driving sales and ensuring high standards on the shop floor.

This hands-on leadership role covers staffing, onboarding, rotas, and performance conversations, while maintaining safe, compliant operations. The position offers a 39-hour week with real opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced grocery retail environment.
• Hands-on leader who motivates by example.
• Strong people skills and ability to develop others.
• Commercial awareness with focus on delivering results.
• Thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team to deliver strong results.
• Creating a high-energy, customer-first environment.
• Driving sales, standards, and day-to-day performance.
• Supporting team leaders and keeping operations running smoothly.
• Managing hiring, onboarding, rotas, and performance conversations.
• Ensuring the store is safe, compliant, and well-run.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Performance coaching

Commercial awareness

Retail operations

Job description

Department Manager (JB988K) Killarney, Republic of Ireland

Department Manager

Excel Recruitment are hiring aDepartmentManager for a well-known brand that’s investing heavily in its stores, people, and customer experience. This role is based in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

If you’re the kind of leader who builds strong teams, drives performance, and creates a positive, energetic shop floor—this could be a great next step.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team to deliver strong results


• Creating a high-energy, customer-first environment


• Driving sales, standards, and day-to-day performance


• Supporting team leaders and keeping operations running smoothly


• Managing hiring, onboarding, rotas, and performance conversations


• Making sure the store is safe, compliant, and well-run

What we’re looking for:

• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced grocery retail environment


• A hands-on leader who leads from the front


• Strong people skills—you know how to motivate and develop others


• Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering results


• Someone who thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment

What’s in it for you:

• Salary up to €50,000 (depending on experience)


• Bonus + staff discount


• 39-hour contract


• Real opportunities for progression and development