General Manager – Cork

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in Cork is seeking a Retail General Manager to oversee operations at a busy site. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in retail or hospitality management, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary, healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Pension

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in retail or hospitality management.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily store operations.
• Manage financial controls including cash handling.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Retail General Manager

Nationwide Retail Organisation

Our client is seeking an energetic and commercially aware Retail General Manager to lead the operations of a busy retail site. This role requires someone confident, people-focused, and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Industry-specific experience is not essential – applicants from retail, hospitality, and other customer-driven sectors are welcome (e.g., supermarket management, discount retail, hotel management, phone retail).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily store operations, ensuring strong performance, excellent service standards, and compliance with company procedures

• Manage financial controls including cash handling, weekly/monthly figures, budgeting, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Supervisors and Customer Assistants, supporting recruitment, training, and ongoing development

• Drive commercial performance through cost control, effective planning, promotional execution, and clear communication with senior management

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years’ experience in retail or hospitality management

• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with confidence managing competing deadlines

• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and act on operational performance

• Excellent communication skills and a professional, calm approach

• IT proficiency (Word, Excel) and the ability to learn new systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus healthcare and pension

• Supportive head office team

• Family-run organisation with a close-knit culture

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Interested?

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