Area Manager - Carlow/Portlaoise: Lead Stores & Growth

Lidl Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Private employee medical insurance

Pension

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking an experienced District Area Manager to lead a group of Store Managers across multiple locations. You will drive performance, stock movement, and staff development while delivering the company strategy in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers a competitive salary with a fully expensed company car, 25 days holiday, a pension, and extensive development opportunities through the Leadership Academy. A driving licence and multi-site experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or a minimum of three years management experience.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills.
• A full driving licence.
• Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Multi-site experience as an Area Manager would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your district.
• Ensuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaboration.
• Developing, supporting and coaching of Store Managers within your district.
• Analysing and optimising stock movements.
• Completing district tours with the Sales Operations Director.
• Completing regular cash management checks.
• Supporting projects through analysis and feedback.
• Overseeing store refurbishments, openings and re-openings.
• Creating and implementing annual business plans for your district.
• Planning KPIs and store staffing structure for your district.
• Supporting the implementation of the company strategy in your district.
• Preparing for and participating in Area Manager meetings.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organisation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Driving licence

Multi-site experience

Education

2.1 degree or higher

Job description

Lidl Ireland is seeking an experienced District Area Manager to lead a group of Store Managers across multiple locations. You will drive performance, stock movement, and staff development while delivering the company strategy in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers a competitive salary with a fully expensed company car, 25 days holiday, a pension, and extensive development opportunities through the Leadership Academy. A driving licence and multi-site experience are highly valued.