Food Promotions Administrator

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Free parking

On-site gym

Canteen

Flexible start times

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Food Promotions Administrator to join the Food Promotions Department. The role involves maintaining product and supplier data, reviewing pricing changes, and supporting promotions execution.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams across Ireland and Germany, handling communications with professionalism on a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive package with hybrid working up to 2 days remote, plus benefits, training and opportunities

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to meet deadlines while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and data management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product and supplier data database.
• Review pricing changes daily and submit them for approval.
• Coordinate between departments to resolve operational issues.
• Collaborate with the Food Promotions Planner to execute promotions.
• Liaise with suppliers and buyers nationally and internationally.
• Manage incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for internal teams and international counterparts.
• Assist with stock preparation for withdrawal and ad hoc admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data management

Google Workspace

German language advantage

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. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Food Promotions Administrator to join our Food Promotions Department. The Food Promotions Administrator will be responsible for conducting maintaining product data and preparing reports. We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate with internal and external parties in a positive and professional manner while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. The Food Promotions Administrator will report directly to the Food Promotions Planner.

What you'll do

• Maintenance of our product and supplier database
• Daily review and submission of pricing changes to item
• Coordinating between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems
• Working together with the Food Promotions Planner to ensure the successful execution of planned promotions
• Liaising with suppliers and buyers both nationally and internationally
• Managing incoming calls and emails ensuring they are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner
• Sample management
• Checking advertising
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports for internal departments and our international counterparts in Germany
• Preparation of stock for withdrawal
• Assisting line manager and team members with ad hoc administration duties and projects

What you'll need

• Ensure work is carried out and completed in a controlled, compliant, timely and accurate manner with emphasis on attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates initiative and commitment to problem solving
• Exceptional organisational, analytical and data management skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools
• A third-level degree is beneficial but not essential
• German is an advantage but not essential

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €37,500 rising to €51,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• 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.