Assistant Manager

Role overview

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for an Assistant Store Manager position at the Tesco Extra store in Wexford, County Wexford. The role is onsite and follows a 30-hour weekly schedule. The pay rate is €15.70 per hour.

Holland & Barrett is looking for someone who can lead by example, support team development, and help deliver strong commercial results while creating excellent customer experiences. The position suits someone who enjoys a fast-moving retail environment and wants to contribute to a health and wellness-focused business.

What you will do

• Work closely with the Store Manager to guide, support, and energise the team.
• Coach colleagues so they can provide outstanding service and form strong customer connections.
• Keep the store operating efficiently with a consistent focus on customers.
• Improve trading results through sales growth, cost awareness, and strong day-to-day operations.
• Make sure stock levels, promotional activity, and visual presentation stay accurate and well maintained.
• Maintain high standards in compliance, safety, and wellbeing throughout the store.
• Help with recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development so the team can perform well.
• Stay current with product knowledge and health and wellness trends through training.
• Complete Qualified to Advise training so you can offer informed guidance to customers.

Who this role suits

The ideal candidate is a flexible and confident leader who can stay effective in a busy retail setting. Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills are important, along with a commercially minded approach and a genuine interest in health and wellness. Experience in retail or customer service is preferred, especially for someone ready to move into a leadership role. Comfort with using technology in store operations is also important.

Benefits and rewards

• Up to 30 days of annual leave
• 25% discount on in-store and online purchases
• €50 annual product allowance
• Life assurance cover
• Access to savings on popular brands
• Membership access to Wellhub, including gyms, studios, and wellbeing apps
• Free confidential support available 24/7 through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional support for personal and professional wellbeing

Additional information

Holland & Barrett is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. The company aims to build an inclusive workplace where people feel heard, respected, and valued.

Applications may close early once enough suitable candidates have been received, so early submission is encouraged. The hiring process includes an online interview experience designed to help candidates present themselves well, supported by AI but handled by people.

This opportunity is described as “DNP” in the source.