Retail Store Manager

Choice Stores; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave

Internal promotion pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discount

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Choice Stores is opening a new Celbridge store and seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead from day one, delivering strong operational results and an outstanding customer experience.

You will guide a motivated team in a fast-paced environment, drive sales performance, and ensure exemplary merchandising and store standards. This role offers growth, competitive salary, and a focus on people development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management experience (FMCG or Big Box retail a bonus)
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the store team to deliver exceptional service
• Drive store performance through sharp execution and commercial insight
• Maintain high standards in visual merchandising and daily operations
• Plan and execute promotional strategies and seasonal campaigns
• Manage stock, staffing, till operations and compliance
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture where every team member feels valued

Skills

Retail management

People management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Job description

Retail Store Manager - Celbridge

NEW STORE OPENING - JOIN OUR TEAM!

Be part of something BIG from day one!

We're opening our doors soon in Celbridge, and we're looking for an experienced Store Manager to help us launch in style! If you've got energy, enthusiasm, and love being where the action is-this job is for you.

About Choice Stores

Choice Stores is a proudly 100% Irish-owned retailer, known for great value, bright and welcoming stores, and teams who take pride in delivering a great customer experience. With a growing presence across Ireland, we're deeply committed to supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our locally led business model keeps us agile, people-focused, and responsive to what really matters: our teams and our customers. As we grow, we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us and be part of our journey.

Your Role:

As a Store Manager, you will be the driving force behind the store's success. You'll lead a passionate team, deliver strong operational performance, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on leadership role where no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and inspire your store team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Drive store performance through sharp execution and commercial insight
• Maintain high standards in visual merchandising and daily operations
• Plan and execute promotional strategies and seasonal campaigns
• Manage all aspects of store operations: stock, staffing, till management, and compliance
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture where every team member feels valued

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of retail management experience (FMCG or Big Box retail is a bonus!)
• A confident, hands on leader who leads from the front and sets the tone for the team
• Proven ability to manage people, develop talent, and drive team performance
• Strong communication, time management and decision‑making skills
• Energy, resilience, and a genuine passion for retail and team success

Why Join Choice?

• Competitive salary
• 20 days Annual Leave
• Clear progression pathways and a strong record of internal promotions
• Supportive leadership and support office teams
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well‑being support
• Staff discount and occasional wellness initiatives to support work‑life balance
• A dynamic, fast‑paced team environment where contribution is encouraged
• We offer more than just a job we offer the opportunity to grow with us

Bring your energy and leadership to a role where getting things done really counts