Deputy Store Manager - Balbriggan

Lidl; Balbriggan; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression to €60k

Holiday entitlement 20→25 days

Company pension

Leadership Academy

Circle K discounts

Bike to Work

Parental leave top up

Mobile & broadband discounts

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking an experienced Store Manager in Balbriggan to support daily operations and drive KPI performance. You will lead, coach, and develop the store team, ensuring excellent customer service and high standards on the shop floor.

You will manage stock levels, maintain effective merchandising, and work with the leadership team to deliver Lidl’s customer-first journey. The role offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years management experience in fast-paced environment.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
• Preferably, previous experience as Assistant Store Manager but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Shift flexibility

People management

Target-driven

Education

Leaving certificate

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

• 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

• €51,000 rising to €60,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Company pension
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• 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.