Our Mission
We are committed to delivering a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Our goal is to create and deliver an exceptional experience, making every visit a memorable one.
Leadership Role
We are seeking highly selective individuals with proven experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have gained fresh ideas, developed a passion for people management, and demonstrated strategic-thinking, bar-raising, problem-solving skills.
Key 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 collaboration
* Developing, supporting, and coaching 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
* 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, ensuring pay equality across all positions at Lidl
* Starting salary: €74,000*
* Rising up to €114,000 after 3 years
* Flexiwage options available
* 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
* Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. 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.