Area Manager

LIDL; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in the UK is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple stores and ensure operational success. In this role, you will mentor Store Managers, support team development, and drive performance to meet KPIs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a full UK Driving License. Compensation includes a competitive salary, 35 days of holiday, and various benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to growth and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Full company car

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple sites.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting Store Managers.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit stores to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Mentor Store Managers and improve store performance.
• Empower teams to achieve KPIs and maintain standards.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Team motivation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit your stores to make sure things are running like clockwork, paying particular attention to efficiency, productivity and operational compliance
• Mentor and support your Store Managers in recruiting, training and developing their teams, while improving their store performance
• Empower your teams to achieve their KPIs and maintain our high standards
• Confidently create an environment where your teams can do their best work, shift after shift, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Values
• Experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites to achieve outstanding results
• The ability to understand complex reports, how to put next steps in place and oversee the effectiveness of new initiatives
• Drive to learn and keep up to date with the ever-changing aspects of our business
• Effective communication skills to support your teams with new launches, concepts and processes

Qualifications

• A full UK Driving License

Compensation & Benefits

£62,000 - £90,000 per annum
35 days' holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Ongoing training
Full company car
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced family leave

About the Role

As a Lidl Area Manager, you'll be one of our future leaders, helping us move into our next stage of growth. You'll begin your journey by learning our business from the inside out, to best equip you before you embark on your new role. From stacking shelves as a Customer Assistant to leading from the shop floor as a Store Manager, we'll make sure you're fully immersed in all things Lidl.

From leading your team to leading your life, our full and part time roles give you the flexibility to balance it all. Before you know it, you'll be coordinating multiple stores, supporting your Store Managers to guide their teams, hitting KPIs, and delivering your best work.

Why Lidl?

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're resilient, confident and willing to take on a challenge.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

How to Apply

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

Note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.