Area Manager Full Time

Lidl GB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking an Area Manager in Greater London to oversee multiple stores. Responsibilities include ensuring operational compliance, mentoring Store Managers, and driving team success. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of regional management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and a generous benefits package including 35 days of holiday and a company car.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Ongoing training

10% in-store discount

Fully expensed company car

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience at area/regional manager level.
• Proven experience in motivating and leading teams across multiple sites.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit stores to ensure efficient operations.
• Mentor and support Store Managers in team development.
• Create an environment for teams to achieve KPI success.
• Oversee the effectiveness of new business initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Report analysis

Operational efficiency

Job description

Summary

Area Manager £68, - £99, per annum per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | Ongoing training | 10% in-store discount

Minimum 2 years Multi Site experience required at area / regional manager level.

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.

Just like you.

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. In no time, you'll be coordinating up to five stores and supporting your Store Managers to lead their teams, hit KPIs and deliver their best work.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, and you’ll find your role to be rewarding in every sense. We'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career with us.

What you’ll do

• 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 Principles

What you’ll need

• A lot of past 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
• A full UK Driving License

What you’ll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• Ongoing training
• 10% in-store discount
• A fully expensed company car
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Salary includes 10% London Allowance.

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.