Assistant Manager - Galway City (Part Time)

Position: Assistant Manager
Location: Galway City
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 3 days or 4 days pw
Salary: €18,345.60 -€24460 pro rata
Annual Leave: 21 days + 2 additional gift days (pro rata)

Fx2 Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and commercially focused Assistant Store Manager to join a well-established furniture retail store in Galway City.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Retail Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking for a rewarding part-time management role with excellent benefits and a great work-life balance.

Our client is a respected charity retail organisation offering a supportive, friendly working environment where you can make a real difference while developing your retail management career.

With no Sunday or late-night trading, this role offers an excellent opportunity to balance your career with your personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the furniture store.

• Drive sales performance and support the achievement of agreed sales targets and KPIs.

• Lead, motivate and support a team of employees and volunteers to deliver excellent results.

• Assist with training, coaching and developing team members to maximise performance.

• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising, furniture displays and overall store presentation.

• Support stock management, replenishment, pricing and inventory control.

• Identify commercial opportunities to increase sales and improve store performance.

• Assist with daily administration, cash handling and financial procedures.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures and health and safety standards.

• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the store in the Store Manager's absence.

• Create a positive, welcoming and inclusive working environment for employees, volunteers and customers.

Essential Requirements

• Previous retail experience, ideally within furniture, homeware, fashion or a similar retail environment.

• Retail supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and achieve targets.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

• A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and support a team.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility when required.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in an Assistant Manager or Supervisory position.

• Experience within furniture, homeware or charity retail.

• Strong visual merchandising and brand awareness.

• Experience managing or supporting volunteers.

Benefits

• Salary of €18,345.60 per annum

• 1% profit share and bonus opportunities, subject to achieving targets

• No Sunday trading

• No late-night trading

• 21 days' annual leave plus 2 additional gift days (pro rata)

• Pension scheme

• Flexible working

• Excellent internal and external training opportunities

• Long service reward scheme

• Pay-adjusted maternity, adoptive and paternity leave

• Employee wellbeing benefits

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced retail professional looking for a part-time management position within a supportive and rewarding environment.

You'll enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, excellent employee benefits and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working with a friendly and motivated team.