District Manager - Central Pennsylvania Area, PA

Lidl Atlanta; Folsom (PA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vis

Company Car

401k Plan with company match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Employee Referral bonuses

Job summary

Lidl in the United States seeks a District Manager to drive store performance and customer experience. You will lead 3–5 stores with 9–15 Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers, coaching teams with data-driven methods and strategic planning.

You’re expected to manage early morning to late shift schedules, maintain high standards, and foster a high-performing culture across districts. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 6 years in a management role.
• Ability to analyze data and translate it into team actions.
• Strong communication and motivational leadership.
• Willingness to lift/move heavy items as part of store oversight.
• Flexibility to work early mornings and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores regularly and set priorities with Store Managers.
• Drive KPI results through data analysis and coaching.
• Direct responsibility for 3–5 stores and 9–15 managers.
• Create an environment for teams to perform their best.
• Coordinate and implement tests and projects to advance business.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Management experience

Data analysis

Coaching ability

Leadership

Strategic planning

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 4 years of management experience OR at least 6 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.