Store Deputy Manager – People & Service Leader

Tesco Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Ireland in Cork is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Store Manager in daily store operations and team leadership. You will coach colleagues, ensure availability, and maintain a welcoming environment for customers and staff.

The role requires a passion for people, strong communication, and proven retail management experience. You will be flexible, organised, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• A passion for working with people and customers.
• Previous retail management experience required.
• Flexible in decision-making to handle change.
• Able to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• The day to day operation of the store, coaching and managing the team to deliver great service, availability and a positive lasting impression of Tesco
• Taking full accountability for the store when the Store Manager is not present
• Being the go to person for all colleagues for their day to day queries in the absence of their Line Manager
• Leading communication in the store and creating an environment of two way communication
• Understanding the Big 6 for the store and lead the team to deliver the targets
• Coaching and managing colleagues to enable them to deliver daily priorities and be in the right place at the right time to meet customer needs
• Review reports and systems to enable you to deliver the right improvements for customers and colleagues
• A role model for colleagues, living the Tesco values
• Leading the replenishment teams to deliver better availability, merchandising and shelf edge standards
• Creating an inspiring and welcoming working environment for customers and colleagues
• Previous retail management experience required
• A passion for working with people and customers
• The ability to lead and manage teams
• To be flexible in the way you think to make decisions and handle change
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise, and handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Proven ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Skills

People management

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Change adaptability

Job description

Tesco Ireland in Cork is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Store Manager in daily store operations and team leadership. You will coach colleagues, ensure availability, and maintain a welcoming environment for customers and staff.

The role requires a passion for people, strong communication, and proven retail management experience. You will be flexible, organised, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.