Hands-On Retail Assistant Manager — Lead & Grow

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy convenience store near Bishopstown, Cork. This role places you on the shop floor to lead by example, support the Store Manager, and ensure excellent customer service and store standards.

You will assist with stock control, rosters and merchandising, driving a positive, high‑energy work environment. Ideal candidates will have prior management or supervisory experience in grocery or high‑volume retail, with

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in grocery or high-volume retail.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the daily running of the store.
• Lead, motivate and manage the team on shift.
• Ensure excellent customer service and store standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and merchandising.
• Support with rosters and staff management.
• Ensure company procedures and operational standards are followed.
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Store operations

Job description

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy convenience store near Bishopstown, Cork. This role places you on the shop floor to lead by example, support the Store Manager, and ensure excellent customer service and store standards.

You will assist with stock control, rosters and merchandising, driving a positive, high‑energy work environment. Ideal candidates will have prior management or supervisory experience in grocery or high‑volume retail, with