Dynamic Convenience Store Assistant Manager

Excel Recruitment; Bray; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy Bray convenience store in Wicklow. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, develop the team and maintain high standards across the business.

This hands-on role covers operations, people management, customer service and delivering strong store KPIs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in convenience or grocery retail, with strong leadership skills and a clear focus on everyday excellence and

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager or in similar roles within convenience or grocery retail.
• Strong people-management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of retail KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with day-to-day running of the store.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Take full responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.
• Manage staff deployment, rotas, breaks and daily task allocation.
• Monitor sales, labour, waste, margins and other key store KPIs.
• Ensure excellent standards across merchandising, availability and store presentation.
• Oversee stock ordering, deliveries, replenishment and stock control.
• Support the management of fresh food and deli operations.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, operational efficiency and the customer experience.
• Support promotional activity and ensure strong execution of company standards.

Skills

People management

Communication

Retail KPIs

Job description

Excel Recruitment seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy Bray convenience store in Wicklow. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, develop the team and maintain high standards across the business.

This hands-on role covers operations, people management, customer service and delivering strong store KPIs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in convenience or grocery retail, with strong leadership skills and a clear focus on everyday excellence and