Trainee Manager: Fast-Track Retail Leadership & Progression

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking a motivated Trainee Manager for a busy supermarket in Clonsilla, Dublin West.

The role provides structured training and clear progression into retail management, with on-the-job coaching and exposure to stock control, merchandising, staffing and performance management.

Successful candidates will have prior supervisory experience in retail, strong people skills, and a commercial focus to drive store targets in a fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications

• Retail supervisory or team-leader experience.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Customer-focused with a positive hands-on approach.
• Willingness to learn and progress into management.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a high-volume retail store.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Assist with stock control, merchandising, and store presentation.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure company procedures and health & safety standards are followed.
• Drive sales and help achieve store targets.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Job description

Excel Recruitment is seeking a motivated Trainee Manager for a busy supermarket in Clonsilla, Dublin West.

The role provides structured training and clear progression into retail management, with on-the-job coaching and exposure to stock control, merchandising, staffing and performance management.

Successful candidates will have prior supervisory experience in retail, strong people skills, and a commercial focus to drive store targets in a fast-paced working environment.