Operations Support Manager - Grocery - Kerry
Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dynamic
Operations Support Manager
to oversee our client's retail grocery operations in Kerry Region.
This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a strong background in
convenience or grocery retail
, sales growth, and business development. You will be responsible for driving sales, profitability, and brand engagement across multiple stores while implementing best practices.
Salary: €70k - €80k DOE, plus performance-based incentives
Responsibilities
* Exceed agreed sales and profitability targets across all stores
* Achieve and maintain a retailer loyalty rate of 90% or higher
* Ensure strong brand engagement through training, key initiatives, and operational excellence
* Manage a pipeline of potential new stores and oversee rebranding efforts
* Ensure all accounts comply with credit terms and maintain profitability across locations
* Provide insights on competitor activity and market trends to drive strategic decision-making
* Ensure compliance with legislation, best practices, and quality standards, including attaining the EIQA mark
* Maintain accurate records, including journey plans, weekly/monthly reports, and prospect lists
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in the convenience retail industry, ideally in a retail development or area management role
* Strong knowledge of P&L, cash flow projections, and financial management
* Proven success in achieving sales targets and driving business growth in a retail environment
* Experience managing budgets and working within financial constraints
* Full clean driving licence required