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.
Come along to our Recruitment Day in the The Lansdowne Hotel in Belfast on Monday 1st September between 2pm - 4pm. We will be holding fast tracked interviews on the day.
- If this time slot does not suit you, please still apply and get in touch for an alternative time slot.
All attendees must apply to this job before attending the Recruitment Day.
Please bring a copy of your CV with you.
Please note: Our new Ballysillan store is opening in November 2024. Although you are applying to work in our new Ballysillan store, your training will take place in our neighbouring Lidl stores.
Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about.
Please note that as part of your application you will be asked to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning test, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of your skills and your potential as a member of team Lidl.
What you'll do
Store Manager:
- Manage, recruit, and develop the best possible talent to ensure the long-term success of the business
- Guarantee customer satisfaction by always aiming to exceed customer expectations and safeguarding customer service standards in your store
- Monitor and control staff costs, store productivity, inventory differences, write-offs and operational costs
- Apply and control the company principles of ‘Store Cleanliness’, ‘Customer Friendliness’ and ‘Minimal Queues at Tills’
- Monitor and ensure proper rotation of stock, freshness control and C-Date checks
- Adhere to all company procedures and commercial standards, i.e. reaching agreed store standards, presentation of merchandise, and the merchandising plan.
Deputy Store Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of your store
- Target-driven approach to KPIs
- Manage, motivate, and develop the store team
- Maintain excellent shop floor presentation
- Ensure adequate stock levels are always maintained
- Consistently deliver excellent customer service
What you'll need
Store Manager:
- A minimum of 2 years of management experience
- To have completed your A Levels or equivalent
- Confident and persuasive communication skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new situations
Deputy Store Manager:
- To have completed your A Levels or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment
- Full driving licence
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, varied environment, hitting targets and meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The flexibility to work varying shift patterns
- Preferably, previous experience working as an Assistant Store Manager, but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude
- Preferably, previous experience working as an Assistant Store Manager, but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude
What you'll receive
We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl
Store Manager:
- £41,750 rising to £54,500 after 3 years
- Company car or car allowance
- 29 days holidays per annum rising to 34 days after 2 years (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
- Company pension after 1 year
- Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
- Private employee medical insurance
- Generous discounts available; Circle K, Bike to Work scheme
- Mobile and broadband discounts with Vodafone
- Maternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
Deputy Store Manager:
- £29,000 rising to £38,000 after 3 years
- 29 days holidays per annum rising to 34 days after 2 years (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
- Company pension after 1 year
- Private employee medical insurance
- Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and progression to Store Manager level (and beyond!)
- Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
- Mobile and broadband discounts with Vodafone
- Generous discounts available; Circle K, Bike to Work scheme
- Maternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
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.
