Assistant Manager

Assistant Store Manager (Forecourt) - Co. Kildare

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual. The main function of the role is to ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered to our customers at all times. The candidate must have Forecourt and fast-paced retail experience.

Main Duties:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the store - ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively at all times.
• Drive sales in the department.
• Engage positively with the staff at all levels and ensure the store has good staff morale.
• Ensure customer service levels are at a high standard at all times.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Communicate the required operating standards to all staff members and ensure they understand and implement such standards at all times.
• Ensure merchandising and presentation of the store are of the highest standard at all times.
• Ensure the highest standard of customer service is provided to all customers.
• Ensure stock-taking procedures are adhered to and weekly targets are achieved.
• Monitor department overheads to ensure budgets are adhered to.
• Monitor staff rotas to ensure the necessary staff are in place to maintain operational standards but also ensure that the cost of labour is in line with requirements.
• Monitor on an ongoing basis staff’s attendance, timekeeping, productivity and presentation.
• Conduct staff appraisals and be part of recruitment for the company.
• Ensure Health and Safety and all other compliance issues are up to date and recorded correctly.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing retail environment.
• Be a strong leader with an excellent sales and grocery management background.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a management capacity in a grocery retail environment.
• A proven track record of managing, motivating and developing a large, diverse team.
• Can demonstrate the drive to achieve real results.
• Can motivate self and colleagues and inspire the highest standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong command of the English language.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Hardworking and dedicated.

For more information, please apply today

Department Manager, Manager, Retail Manager, Catering Manager, Store Manager, Kildare