Trainee Manager

Centra; Naas; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Naas invites applications for a Trainee Manager role at Monread Rd. You will support the management team across store operations and gain hands-on experience in multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has retail exposure, strong MS Office, cash handling, and a passion for grocery retail. This full-time role offers a developing pathway in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the retail industry is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable.
• Experience with fresh food.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good delegation skills.
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic.
• Commerciality and brand awareness.
• Passion for grocery retail.
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager.
• Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments.
• Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines.
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store.
• Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures – ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures.
• Manage such departments as are assigned to you.
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

Skills

Retail experience

Microsoft Office

Cash handling

Fresh food experience

Communication

Delegation

Work ethic

Brand awareness

Grocery retail passion

Fast-paced environments

Job description

Main purpose of the role

Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store.

Job Ref

55048

Job Title

Trainee Manager

Job Type

Full time

Location

Monread Rd, Naas

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

12-11-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role

Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable
• Experience with fresh food
• Excellent communication skills
• Good delegation skills
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic
• Commerciality and brand awareness
• Passion for grocery retail
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Main Duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager
• Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments
• Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
• Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures
• Manage such departments as are assigned to you
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.