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. 

Making sure a group of Lidl stores operates efficiently and generates maximum turnover is a big, big responsibility, so we make no apology for being highly selective in choosing the right person.

We are looking for up-for it, ahead-of-the-game, do-it-better retail professionals who have gained proven experience in a similar role. Experience, though, doesn’t mean you’ve seen it all before and that you can do the job standing on your head. It means you’ve learned the value of fresh ideas and have developed a passion for people management. It’s about strategic-thinking, bar-raising, problem-solving managers who can inspire everyone to be high achievers. If you’ve got it, you’ll get loads back, fast-tracked with a great package and every opportunity to develop your management abilities in a visible role with a keep-it-simple, fast-growing, retail-changing business.

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

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 of Store Managers within your district

Analysing and optimising stock movements

Completing district tours with the Sales Executive

Completing regular cash management checks

Supporting projects through analysis and provision of 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

What you'll need

•    You have or expect to attain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or a minimum of three years management experience

•    Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills

•    A full driving licence

•    Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working 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 

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

€74,000* starting salary for a Trainee Area Manager

€84,500 rising up to €114,000 after 3 years

Flexiwage will allow you to split your monthly pay over the month - weekly or fortnightly options available

25 days holiday per annum

Company pension after 6 months

Circle K discounts available for all employees

Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development

Bike to Work Scheme

Private employee medical insurance

Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member

A fully expensed company car

Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

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.