Graduate Programme - Food Promotions

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private employee medical insurance

Flexible start and finish times

On-site gym and canteen

Up to 2 days remote working per week

Mobile and broadband discounts

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking ambitious graduates for its 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme, designed to build future leaders through tailored training and real-world store and distribution centre exposure.

Participants engage in blended learning with on-the-job training and industry-leading modules, gaining hands-on experience across promotions, planning and supply chain, with strong mentoring and extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2.1 Honours degree or higher required.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute Food Promotions initiatives.
• Support planning administration, finance and profitability activities.
• Assist in Lidl Plus & Weekly Offer Planning tasks and seasonal campaigns.
• Coordinate gondola head, store layouts and supply chain planning and coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Motivation and drive

Travel/relocate within Ireland

Driver's licence

German advantage

Education

2.1 Honours Level 8 degree

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.

Training and Development

At Lidl, your career isn't just a job- it's an investment. We're big on growth, and we give you all the support, structure, and hands-on experience you need to level up both personally and professionally.

As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, our 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme is built entirely around you.

What makes it different?

• Tailored To You: Enjoy a bespoke training plan mapped to your unique skills and long-term career goals.


• Real-World Experience: Get stuck into our stores and distribution centres to learn the heart of our business from the ground up.


• Blended Learning: Experience dynamic, structured on-the-job training combined with industry-leading modules.

We don't just hire graduates- we build future leaders. Ready to launch yours?

Food Promotions

Within Food Promotions, there are four core areas of responsibility that will form your training roadmap:

• Planning Administration, Finance & Profitability (APT maintenance, Supplier Coordination, Reporting, Item Set up, Pricing, Cost Impact & Profitability)


• Lidl Plus & Weekly Offer Planning (Planning of item promotions, Item Selection & Decision Making, Leaflets, Lidl Plus App & Lidl Plus Operations)


• IN/OUT Food Theme & Seasonal Planning (Campaign Planning, Volume Planning, Project Management & your Head Office Network))


• Gondola Head, Store Layouts & Supply Chain Planning & Coordination (Store Layouts, Supplier coordination, Volume Forecasting)

Food Promotions are ultimately responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of promotional items within Lidl. This begins from detailed planning of items, market research and reaction, pricing and offers, development of strategy, cost planning and in-store implementation. Food Promotions works strategically to execute in-store campaigns to provide our customers with excellent products and offers, alongside driving our Commercial KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)

What you'll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree


• Strong analytical skills and numeracy skills


• The ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines


• Strong personal and communication skills


• Motivation and drive


• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required


• Full driver's licence is required


• German is an advantage but not a necessity

What you'll receive

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

• €45,500 per annum pro rata


• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata


• Private employee medical insurance


• Flexible start and finish times


• City & Guilds/ILM assured programme


• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member


• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact


• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path


• One-to-one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business


• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in-house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes


• Masterclasses with renowned business experts


• Director and graduate mentorship programme


• Modern office facility with free parking


• On-site gym and canteen


• Up to 2 days remote working per week


• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network


• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service

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.