
Area Manager – Carlow & Portlaoise
Job Description
Posted on: August 12, 2026
Our client, one of Europe's leading grocery retailers with over 40 years of successful growth and expansion, is looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee stores across Carlow and Portlaoise.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You'll have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact while developing your career with a well-established and growing organisation.
Sounds great! What will my day-to-day look like?
- Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your district
- Developing, supporting and coaching of Store Managers within your district
- Analysing and optimising stock movements
- Completing district tours with the Sales Executive
- Completing regular cash management checks
- Creating and implementing annual business plans for your district
- Planning KPIs and store staffing structure for your district
- Preparing for and participating in Area Manager meetings
Sounds great, what makes me eligible?
- You have or expect to attain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or a minimum of three years of management experience
- Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills
- A full clean driving licence
- Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader
- Previous experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interest in developing a career in retail
What You'll Receive
- €78,000* starting salary for a Trainee Area Manager
- Salary progression from €89,500 up to €121,000 within three years
- A fully expensed company car
- 25 days holiday per annum
- Company pension
- Circle K discounts available for all employees
- Maternity & Paternity Leave top-up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme
- Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Private employee medical insurance
- Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
- Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
If you would like to know more about this role, you can reach me at anamarija.bratovic@recruiters.ie You can also apply using the “Apply Now” button below.
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