Petrol Station Manager

TCC Recruitment; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€41,000 annual salary

€4,000 performance bonus – paid at €1,

€1,000 per quarter

Job summary

TCC Recruitment presents a Petrol Station Manager role in Lugduff, County Wicklow. The successful candidate will lead a busy forecourt and convenience operation, driving sales and maintaining exceptional standards on the shop floor and forecourt.

We seek a hands-on retail leader who can recruit, develop a team and own day-to-day performance, costs and customer experience at the site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Store Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to lead from the front and develop a team.
• Strong focus on sales, margins and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the retail team from the front and create a high-performing culture.
• Drive sales, manage stock and control costs across the store and forecourt.
• Ensure excellent customer service and consistent store standards.
• Recruit, onboard and coach team members; monitor staffing levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and implement changes.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Sales-driven

Cost control

Stock management

Customer service

Job description

Petrol Station Manager – Forecourt & Convenience Retail

Location: Lugduff, County Wicklow

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €41,000 per annum + €4,000 performance bonus (€1,000 per quarter)

Are you ready to take full ownership of a busy retail operation?

Do you enjoy leading from the front, motivating a team and seeing the results directly in your sales figures?

Can you walk into a busy store, spot opportunities to improve performance and turn those ideas into results?

Would you like a management role where strong performance is recognised and rewarded?

We are recruiting an experienced Store Manager on behalf of a well-established forecourt and convenience retail operation in Lugduff, County Wicklow.

This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from the office. We are looking for a hands‑on, commercially minded retail leader who wants to take ownership of their store, develop their team, drive sales and maintain exceptional standards.

With a €41,000 base salary plus the opportunity to earn an additional €4,000 in performance bonuses, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious retail manager who enjoys being measured on results and wants to make a genuine impact.

The Opportunity

You will have responsibility for the overall day-to-day performance of the store and forecourt.

From leading the team and driving sales to controlling stock, managing costs and delivering an excellent customer experience, you will be at the centre of the operation.

You will be given the autonomy to make decisions, identify commercial opportunities and continuously improve how the store performs.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForLead, Motivate & Develop Your Team

• Lead the retail team from the front and create a positive, high-performing culture.
• Set clear expectations, priorities and performance targets.
• Motivate employees to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively across the team.
• Support recruitment, induction and onboarding of new employees.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback and training.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained across all shifts.

Drive Sales & Commercial Performance

• Take ownership of overall store performance.
• Drive sales and ensure agreed targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and improve margins.
• Keep the team focused and engaged around daily, weekly and monthly targets.
• Monitor customer trends, competitor activity and local commercial opportunities.
• Ensure promotions are executed effectively and deliver maximum impact.
• Look for practical ways to improve customer spend, product performance and store profitability.

Deliver a Store Customers Want to Return To

• Maintain excellent standards across the store and forecourt.
• Ensure merchandising, displays, pricing and shelf-edge labels are accurate and commercially effective.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally.
• Lead by example and ensure the team delivers excellent customer service at all times.

Take Control of Stock & Costs

• Maintain strong product availability while controlling stock levels.
• Manage ordering, deliveries and inventory effectively.
• Complete regular stock checks and controls.
• Minimise waste, shrinkage, damage and stock losses.
• Ensure food rotation and waste procedures are followed.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Own Compliance, Safety & Security

• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the store and forecourt.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety, retail and workplace legislation.
• Maintain strong cash‑handling and security procedures.
• Ensure every member of the team understands their responsibilities around safety, security and compliance.

Is This You?

We would particularly like to speak with you if you:

• Have previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, Forecourt Manager or similar.
• Have worked within convenience retail, grocery, forecourt or another fast‑paced retail environment.
• Know how to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Enjoy working towards sales, revenue and performance targets.
• Have strong experience in stock control, merchandising and cash management.
• Think commercially and are always looking for ways to improve performance.
• Are confident making operational decisions and taking ownership.
• Are organised, proactive and comfortable solving problems quickly.
• Believe managers should be visible on the shop floor rather than managing from behind a desk.
• Can work flexibly, including weekends where required.

What’s In It for You?

• €41,000 annual salary
• €4,000 performance bonus – paid at €1,000 per quarter
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to take ownership of a busy retail operation
• Autonomy to influence sales, standards and overall store performance
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established team
• Clear financial reward for delivering strong results
• A role where your performance and leadership can make a visible difference

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy operation where you can lead people, drive performance and be rewarded for the results you deliver