Area Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lidl Area Manager to lead multiple stores, mentoring Store Managers and ensuring operational excellence. Competitive salary of £62,000 - £90,000, ongoing training, and generous benefits, including a fully expensed company car, contribute to a rewarding career.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Ongoing training

10% in-store discount

Fully expensed company car

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites.
• Ability to interpret complex reports and drive new initiatives.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support Store Managers in developing their teams.
• Regularly visit stores to ensure operational compliance.
• Create a supportive work environment for teams.

Skills

Leadership

Motivating teams

Effective communication

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01.07.2025

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Summary
£62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | Ongoing training | 10% in-store discount
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 ensure things are running smoothly, focusing on efficiency, productivity, and operational compliance.
- Mentor and support your Store Managers in recruiting, training, and developing their teams, while improving store performance.
- Empower your teams to achieve their KPIs and maintain high standards.
- 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
- Extensive experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites to achieve outstanding results.
- Ability to interpret complex reports, implement next steps, and oversee the effectiveness of new initiatives.
- Drive to learn and stay updated 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, many more perks.
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.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to advance your career, and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.