District Manager - Baltimore and Washington DC (FRG)

Lidl US; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Car

401k with match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Well-Being Program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking a District Manager to lead 3–5 stores, drive KPI performance, and coach Store Managers toward high standards. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strategic planning, and team motivation in a fast-paced retail environment.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent management experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of management experience.
• Ability to analyze data, connect it to real-world variables, and apply it to improve store performance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores regularly and collaborate with Store Managers to set priorities and expectations.
• Drive KPI results through data and process analysis plus coaching in stores.
• Direct responsibility for performance in 3–5 stores with a team of 9–15 Store/Assistant Managers.
• Create an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.
• Coordinate and implement tests and projects that advance the business.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team motivation

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.

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 $115,000 per year (With potential to earn $125,000 in the future)
• 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.