Retail Leadership Graduate Programme with Company Car

Cooper & Hall Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Pro‑rata holiday allowance

Company car

Pension scheme

Enhanced professional development and

mentoring

Job summary

Lidl is offering a 23‑month rotational Retail Manager development programme at our Southampton area distribution network. You’ll start in Sales, Logistics and Supply Chain, then specialise in Year 2 to build leadership experience and drive improvements.

Successful candidates will attend a video interview and assessment day, with long‑term growth into retail leadership. Eligible, ambitious graduates with a 2:2 or higher and a full UK driving licence will gain exposure across core business areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2:2 or higher
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a full‑time basis
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores and live within a commutable distance of a Regional Distribution Centre
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027
• Assertiveness and confidence in communication skills
• Proactive, hands‑on mindset with desire to understand core operational processes
• Enthusiasm to learn and succeed in a fast‑moving environment
• Resilience and motivation to stay positive and adapt to challenges
• Able to attend the assessment day on 14/01/2027

Responsibilities

• Year 1: spend time in Sales (store‑based) learning Customer Assistant to store management
• Year 1: learn Logistics (warehouse‑based) by rotating around three core warehouse areas
• Year 1: discover how to order products, manage quality and supplier relationships in Supply Chain (regional office)
• Year 2: choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management and develop leadership experience

Job description

Lidl is offering a 23‑month rotational Retail Manager development programme at our Southampton area distribution network. You’ll start in Sales, Logistics and Supply Chain, then specialise in Year 2 to build leadership experience and drive improvements.

Successful candidates will attend a video interview and assessment day, with long‑term growth into retail leadership. Eligible, ambitious graduates with a 2:2 or higher and a full UK driving licence will gain exposure across core business areas