Department Manager – Lead & Develop Growth Grocery Team

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

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.