Retail Assistant Manager Job Co. Cork

Blue Forge Recruitment; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Wellness programs

3rd level education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment's client in Co. Cork seeks an experienced Assistant Store Manager for a high-volume, big-box retail environment. You will lead teams, drive commercial performance and deliver an excellent customer experience.

The role requires 4–5 years in retail management, strong KPI, budget and shrinkage control, and the ability to manage up to 50 staff across departments in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of retail management experience in big-box settings.
• Proficient in KPI management, sales targets, budgets and shrinkage.
• Proficient with Retail IT systems to track stock and sales trends.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams up to 50.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior manager, supporting the Store Manager to meet sales and commercial goals.
• Ensure teams follow all company policies and procedures.
• Manage stock inventory and train staff on inventory control.
• Develop advertising, sales promotions and display plans.
• Own store controllable costs to maintain profitability.
• Recruit, select and train staff with HR support.
• Handle customer queries and complaints per policy.
• Address staff grievances and performance issues as needed.

Skills

KPI management

Sales targets

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Customer service

Job description

18th September, 2026

Retail Assistant Manager Job Co. Cork

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly partners with some of the most progressive and respected retail and FMCG companies across Ireland. Our client is a household name in the Non-Food Retail sector, with high-profile stores nationwide and an exciting growth strategy for 2027 and beyond. Following a successful 2026, they are seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager with a background in high-volume, big-box retail or DIY. Located within easy reach of Cork City, Togher, Grange, Glanmire and surrounding areas, the store is also accessible by public transport. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning business that invests in its people, offering career development, ongoing training, and a positive, high-performing store culture. You’ll play a key role in leading teams, driving commercial performance and delivering an excellent customer experience.

Package and Benefits

Competitive Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 DOE + Bonus Every 2nd weekend off. Full-time Contract Generous Staff Discounts Wellness Programs 3rd level education opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of management, supporting the Store manager to achieve sales and other commercial objectives
• Ensure your teams abide by all company policies and procedures
• Manage stock inventory, taking a proactive approach in investigating discrepancies and train staff and management on proper inventory management
• Being creative and innovative by studying and implementing advertising, sales promotion, and display plans.
• Take ownership in the store to effectively manage the stores controllable costs to keep operations profitable.
• Maintaining store staff by recruiting, selecting, and training new staff, in conjunction with the HR department.
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints as per the company policies.
• Act as a point of contact for staff grievances, requests and performance issues

Requirements

• A good trek record of employment, good longevity in your work history and a Minimum of 4-5 years of retail management experience, ideally within a big box commercial retail business.
• Must be completely competent in KPI management, sales targets, budgets and shrinkage and labour spend
• Proficient using Retail IT systems to understand stock and sales trends
• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate large teams of up to 50 under your management across different departments.
• The ability to work in high-pressure situations and achieve results
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a high level of confidence.
• A strong work ethic.