District Manager - Bergen County, NJ

Lidl Atlanta; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays & PTO

Company Car (BMW)

401k plan

Life insurance

Total Well-Being Program

Employee referrals

Job summary

Lidl is seeking a District Manager in the United States to lead and develop store teams across a 3-5 store region. You will drive KPI performance through data analysis and hands-on coaching, ensuring alignment with Lidl’s high standards of value, quality, and customer experience.

You will manage a team of 9-15 Store Managers/Assistant Managers and must be willing to start early or work late, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in a management role.
• Able to analyze data and apply insights to store operations.
• Confident, decisive communicator who can motivate teams.
• Capable of setting ambitious goals and supporting employees to achieve them.
• Willing to learn, be hands-on, and lead strategy and planning.
• Able to lift/move 50 pounds and reach above 10 inches.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores regularly and set priorities with Store Managers.
• Own KPI results through data and coaching in stores.
• Direct responsibility for 3-5 stores with 9-15 Store/Assistant Managers.
• Create an environment for teams to perform their best.
• Coordinate and implement tests and projects to drive business.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Goal setting

Strategic planning

Team motivation

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years management experience

Job description

Summary

District Managers fulfill an important role within our business by developing, supporting, and holding their store teams accountable as they provide our customers with the shopping experience that Lidl is famed for in 30 countries. Our most successful District Managers know how to drive their teams’ performance and results while also leading with compassion. They are flexible and energized by a dynamic environment, and they are motivated by continuous improvement. Their positivity and zeal for their work is infectious and most of all, they are passionate about our core business – providing our customers with high-quality, low-price, and hassle-free shopping.

What You’ll Do

• Visit your stores regularly and work with your Store Managers to set priorities and expectations
• Take responsibility for KPI (Key Performance Indicator) results and improvement through a combination of data and process analysis and active coaching in stores
• Direct responsibility for performance in 3-5 stores with a team size ranging from 9-15 Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers
• Create an environment where colleagues can produce their best work
• Coordinate and implement new tests and projects that drive the business forward

What You’ll Need

• A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of management experience OR at least 4 years of experience in a management role
• Ability to analyze data, connect it to real-world variables, and utilize it to correct team routines and standards
• A confident, decisive communication style and the ability to motivate your team
• Comfort with setting reasonable but ambitious goals, and supporting employees as they seek to achieve and surpass them
• The willingness to learn, be hands‑on, and take the lead on strategy and planning
• Ability to lift, move, carry, or slide product over 50 pounds
• Ability to reach above head to heights greater than 10 inches
• The flexibility to start an early shift at 5am or finish a late shift at 11pm, including weekends

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $110,000 per year
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• A Company Car (BMW)
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• Incentive Programs like Employee Referral bonuses

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.