Deputy Store Manager (Full-Time)

LIDL; Abbots Bromley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount supermarket chain is looking for a Deputy Store Manager in Abbots Bromley. The role includes managing store operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and leading the team in the absence of the Store Manager. The ideal candidate should have experience in retail management, effective communication skills, and a strong customer service ethos. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 - £44,500 and a comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or supervisory roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Delegate tasks and support team members.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

Deputy Store Manager (Full-Time)

Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, UK

Salary: £36,000 - £44,500 per annum | 30‑35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in‑store discount | Pension scheme

As a Deputy Store Manager at Lidl, you’ll be cool, calm and collected, getting stuck in on the shop floor and behind the scenes. From managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to inspiring your colleagues, you’ll play a huge part in creating a place where you and your whole team can do your best work. You’ll also enjoy great responsibility while the Store Manager is absent, taking ownership of the store and leading by example to support your colleagues. 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. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

Key responsibilities:

• Set a spectacular example for the store team and customers
• Independently manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Check and work deliveries, manage the till area and monitor KPIs
• Be a friendly face for every customer, offering excellent service and helping with queries
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in a friendly and open way
• Delegate, time‑manage and solve problems efficiently
• Support the team through every shift

Benefits:

• 30‑35 days holiday (pro rata)
• ~10% in‑store discount
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training
• Enhanced family leave

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Your employment is conditional upon the company’s receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.