West Cork District Manager - Retail Leader & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

25 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Flex pot allowance after 6 months

Circle K discounts

Maternity & Paternity Leave top up

Marriage Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership Academy invitation

Bike to Work Scheme

Private employee medical insurance

Initial training and ongoing team-ment

Mobile and broadband discounts with 3

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking an experienced Area Manager in Ireland to lead a district of Store Managers, foster a positive work environment, and drive stock efficiency and store performance.

You will develop and coach managers, implement annual business plans, plan KPIs, and support strategic initiatives across multiple stores within the district. This is a full-time role with a clear path to leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:1 degree or three years of management experience.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Organised, flexible, motivated and a hardworking leader.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Strong interest in developing a career in retail.
• 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 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, new 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

Management experience

Communication

Driving licence

Organised

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Retail experience

Multi-site experience

Education

2.1 degree (any discipline)

Job description

Lidl Ireland is seeking an experienced Area Manager in Ireland to lead a district of Store Managers, foster a positive work environment, and drive stock efficiency and store performance.

You will develop and coach managers, implement annual business plans, plan KPIs, and support strategic initiatives across multiple stores within the district. This is a full-time role with a clear path to leadership.