Deputy Store Manager - Ashbourne

Lidl Ireland; The Municipal District of Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Ireland seeks a store leader to support day-to-day operations and manage the store team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate solid management experience and excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from €49,500 to €58,500, along with various employee perks including holiday allowances and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Private employee medical insurance

Leadership Academy invitation for high performers

Circle K discounts

Bike to Work Scheme

Maternity & Paternity Leave top-up

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Full driving licence required.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the store team.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Target-driven approach

Education

Leaving certificate 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

• You have completed your leaving certificate 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.

• €49,500 rising to €58,500 after 3 years
• 20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Company pension
• Private employee medical insurance
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Circle K discounts available for all employees
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

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.