Deputy Store Manager - Newry Area

Lidl Northern Ireland GmbH; Newry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Leadership Academy

Discounts on Lidl products

Mobile and broadband discounts withVod

Maternity leave top up

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Lidl Northern Ireland GmbH is seeking a Store Manager-in-training in Newry to support day-to-day store operations and lead a high-performing team. You will focus on KPIs, staff development, stock levels and customer service to drive success.

Ideal candidates bring management experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication, and a flexible approach to shifts, with a passion for Lidl’s standards and customer focus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Customer service

Target driven

Team motivation

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

Driving licence

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.

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

• £33,000 rising to £40,000 after 3 years
• 29 days holidays per annum rising to 34 days after 2 years (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• 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 age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion.