Job Ref
49998
Job Title
Trainee Manager
Job Type
Full time
Location
Monread Road, Naas
Salary
On Application
Closing Date For Applications
15-11-2025
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Role
Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be
* 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
* Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable
* Experience with fresh food
* Excellent communication skills
* Good delegation skills
* Highly driven with a strong work ethic
* Commerciality and brand awareness
* Passion for grocery retail
* Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
Main Duties
* Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
* Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager
* Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments
* Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines
* Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
* Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures
* Manage such departments as are assigned to you
* Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
About The Locality
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in Musgrave branded grocery retailers (Daybreak/Centra/Supervalu) and has a keen attention for detail when it comes to the fresh food offering and general store activities.
Main Purpose Of The Role
Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operation.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following
* 2 years experience in a Daybreak/Supervalu/Centra and familiarityis necessary.
* Experience with ambient and chill ordering for high footfall store.
* PA promotional planning, ordering and on-site execution.
* Working with central billing reps to extract best deals, contributing to and growing margin targets.
* Staff management, training and encouragement. We prefer a team leader who can encourage positivity while offering constructive feedback when needed. Upskilling existing staff and working efficiently to seize the day.
* Deli experience is a plus, but not necessary
* Flexibility with working hours. We are a weekend and evening business! You could be rostered for opening at 7am, or closing at 10pm.
Other Responsibilities/nice To Haves
* Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
* Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
* Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard
* Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
* Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
* Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store
* Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
* Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policies
* Understand achieving margins in all departments
* Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Don't have everything listed? This is a trainee position of course, so we still want to hear from you! Apply now and let's have a chat!
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