Grocery Shop Floor Manager

Blue Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with some of Ireland's most dynamic and forward-thinking names in retail and FMCG.

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established supermarket, convenience retail food group operating a number of stores in the Kildare area.

This is a busy traditional supermarket store located in a busy Kildare town, with roughly 35-40 employees, and requires a shop floor manager who has experience supervising staff and Supervisors within a convenience store or another supermarket.

There are great opportunities to grow here with several stores to advance your managerial career within. This position is on a good bus route, but the successful candidate will be required to open and close on occasion, which requires you to be available for 6 or 7 am starts and 8 - 10 pm closes.

35,000 - 42,000 DOE.

The ideal candidate for this Retail Duty Manager Job:

• Have strong attention to detail
• People management skills
• Must demonstrate good business acumen, able to understand how to grow sales, control P&L, control costs.
• Grocery or fresh food knowledge, ideally within Retail supermarket or convenience shop environments, would be essential for this job.
• Strong organisational skills, demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a high pressured environment
• Flexible to work different shifts, mornings and evenings

Responsibilities for this Retail Duty Manager Job:

• Store Operations Management Oversee daily store operations of the shop, ensuring smooth and efficient running of the store in the absence of senior management. Maintain high operational and merchandising standards at all times.
• Departmental Oversight Take ownership of designated departments, focusing on driving sales, enhancing profitability, and ensuring optimal stock availability. Manage supplier relationships to maintain competitive pricing, effective stock control, and minimize waste.
• Team Supervision & Development- Lead, supervise, and support your departmental teams, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure a productive and motivated workforce.
• Customer Service Excellence - Deliver outstanding customer service by professionally handling queries and complaints. Implement customer engagement strategies aimed at increasing footfall, boosting retention, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Contact Blue Forge Recruitment at 01 4853725 or visit our website Blue Forge Recruitment | Recruitment Agency to learn more on how we can assist you in advancing your career or team. Blue Forge Recruitment is a specialist Recruitment Company, assisting Retail and FMCG companies source Retail, HR, Accountancy and Sales professionals.