Job Title: District Manager
About Us:
Lidl is a retail company that aims to create a fantastic customer journey for all its customers. We are highly selective in choosing the right person for this role.
We are looking for up-for-it, ahead-of-the-game, do-it-better retail professionals who have gained proven experience in a similar role. They should have a passion for people management and be able to inspire everyone to be high achievers.
Responsibilities:
* Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your district.
* Ensuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaboration.
* 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.
* Supporting projects through analysis and provision of feedback.
* Overseeing store refurbishments, new openings and re-openings.
* Creating and implementing annual business plans for your district.
* Planning KPIs and store staffing structure for your district.
* Supporting the implementation of the company strategy in your district.
* Preparing for and participating in Area Manager meetings.
Requirements:
* You have or expect to attain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or a minimum of three years management experience.
* Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills.
* A full driving licence.
* Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader.
* Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
* Proven ability to motivate and lead a team.
* Strong interest in developing a career in retail.
* Multi-site experience as an Area Manager would be an advantage.
Benefits:
* A competitive and transparent salary system.
* A starting salary of €74,000*.
* The possibility to split your monthly pay over the month - weekly or fortnightly options available (Flexiwage).
* 25 days holiday per annum.
* Company pension after 6 months.
* 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.
* A fully expensed company car.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER:
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.