Deputy Store Manager - Newcastle

Lidl Northern Ireland GmbH; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to lead a dedicated team and enhance customer experiences. This role involves supporting daily operations, managing stock levels, and ensuring the store meets its KPIs. With a commitment to employee development, the company offers a transparent salary structure and numerous perks, including generous holiday allowances and medical insurance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about retail, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

29 days holidays per annum

Company pension

Private employee medical insurance

Leadership Academy opportunities

Mobile and broadband discounts

Generous discounts available

Maternity Leave top up

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the store team.
• Ensure excellent customer service delivery.

Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Target-driven Approach

Flexibility

Education

A Levels or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about.

Please note that as part of your application you will be asked to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning test, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of your skills and your potential as a member of team Lidl.

What you'll do

• Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of your store
• Target-driven approach to KPIs
• Manage, motivate, and develop the store team
• Maintain excellent shop floor presentation
• Ensure adequate stock levels are always maintained
• Consistently deliver excellent customer service

What you'll need

• To have completed your A Levels or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Full driving licence
• A passion for working in a fast-paced, varied environment, hitting targets and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The flexibility to work varying shift patterns
• Preferably, previous experience working as an Assistant Store Manager, but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• £29,000 rising to £38,000 after 3 years
• 29 days holidays per annum rising to 34 days after 2 years (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension after 1 year
• Private employee medical insurance
• Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and progression to Store Manager level (and beyond!)
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Vodafone
• Generous discounts available; Circle K, Bike to Work scheme
• Maternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.