Area Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading retail chain is seeking a Lidl Area Manager in Dartford to oversee multiple stores. The role involves mentoring Store Managers, ensuring high performance standards, and ongoing training. The position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including a generous holiday policy and a company car, supporting personal and career development.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Ongoing training

10% in-store discount

Fully expensed company car

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites.
• Ability to interpret reports and oversee initiatives.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Mentor Store Managers in recruiting and training.
• Empower teams to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Lidl Area Manager

Client:

Lidl

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

Job Description:

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, but we also share common traits: resilience, confidence, and a willingness to take on challenges. As a Lidl Area Manager, you'll be a future leader, helping us grow. Your journey begins with learning our business thoroughly, from stacking shelves as a Customer Assistant to leading as a Store Manager. You will coordinate up to five stores, supporting Store Managers to lead teams, meet KPIs, and excel.

We offer a competitive salary, equal opportunity pay structures, and a benefits package supporting your well-being. We are a diverse, secure, and fast-growing business, committed to training and career development.

Responsibilities:

1. Visit stores regularly to ensure efficiency, productivity, and compliance.
2. Mentor and support Store Managers in recruiting, training, and developing their teams.
3. Empower teams to achieve KPIs and uphold high standards.
4. Create an environment conducive to high performance, aligned with Lidl’s Principles.

Requirements:

1. Experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites.
2. Ability to interpret reports and oversee initiatives.
3. Drive to learn and adapt to business changes.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Full UK Driving License.

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• Ongoing training
• 10% in-store discount
• Fully expensed company car
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Additional perks

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us to grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. Your employment is conditional upon satisfactory references and checks.