Area Manager

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 LidlMaking 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 your application will include 3 exercises, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of you as a potential future leader with team Lidl. To find out more and even conduct a practice exercise, please feel free to visit the following website: of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your districtEnsuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaborationDeveloping, supporting and coaching of Store Managers within your districtAnalysing and optimising stock movementsCompleting district tours with the Sales ExecutiveSupporting projects through analysis and provision of feedbackOverseeing store refurbishments, new openings and re-openingsCreating and implementing annual business plans for your districtPlanning KPIs and store staffing structure for your districtSupporting the implementation of the company strategy in your districtPreparing for and participating in Area Manager meetings Your Profile You have or expect to attain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline, or a minimum of three years management experienceExcellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skillsA full clean driving licenceOrganised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leaderPrevious experience in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to motivate and lead a teamStrong interest in developing a career in retail We Offer Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl£45,240* starting salary for a Trainee Area Manager£54,538rising up to £73,320within 4 years34days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)Company pension after 6 monthsCircle K discounts available for all employeesPrivate employee medical insuranceMarriage leave, Employee Assistance ProgrammeBike to Work SchemeInitial training and on-going development from an experienced team memberA fully expensed company carLidl is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection processApply for a job as Sales Operations Manager!Where would you like to work?Please search for a job you are interested inDid you know you can click on the blue lines to enter Streetside?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.If you have great leadership skills and you are determined to achieve results, then this is the opportunity for you. 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.Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your districtEnsuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaborationDeveloping, supporting and coaching of Store Managers within your districtAnalysing and optimising stock movementsCompleting district tours with the Sales ExecutiveSupporting projects through analysis and provision of feedbackOverseeing store refurbishments, new openings and re-openingsCreating and implementing annual business plans for your districtPlanning KPIs and store staffing structure for your districtSupporting the implementation of the company strategy in your districtPreparing 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 experienceExcellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skillsA full clean driving licenceOrganised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leaderPrevious experience in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to motivate and lead a teamStrong interest in developing a career in retail What you'll receive Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl£45,240 starting salary for a Trainee SOM£54,538 rising to £73,320 over 4 years34 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays) Company pension after 1 yearPrivate employee medical insurance (Video Doctor App)Generous discounts available; Circle K, Bike to Work SchemeMaternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
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