Deputy Store Manager - Carrickfergus

Lidl Northern Ireland Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support day-to-day store operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in a fast-paced environment and a passion for customer service. A competitive salary ranging from £29,000 to £38,000 after 3 years, along with generous benefits including holidays and pension, are offered. Join us to develop your career and progress towards Store Manager level.

Benefits

29 days holidays per annum

Company pension

Private employee medical insurance

Discounts with Vodafone

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Full driving licence required.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the store team.
• Ensure excellent shop floor presentation.

Skills

Management experience

Target-driven approach

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completed A Levels or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

• 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

• 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

What you’ll receive

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

• £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
• 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.