Area Manager - Dublin

Overview

At Lidl Ireland, our mission spans from the Head Office to each store’s shop floor: to consistently create and deliver exceptional shopping experiences for all customers. Managing a group of Lidl stores to operate efficiently and maximize turnover is a significant responsibility. Hence, we seek highly capable, forward-thinking retail professionals with proven experience in leadership roles, ready to bring innovative ideas and a genuine passion for people management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee a district of stores, holding line management accountability for all Store Managers within the area.
• Foster a positive, motivated work environment encouraging smooth and effective collaboration across stores.
• Provide continuous development, support, and coaching to Store Managers in your district.
• Analyze and optimize stock flow and movements.
• Conduct district tours alongside the Sales Operations Director to evaluate operations.
• Perform regular cash management audits to ensure financial integrity.
• Contribute to various projects by analyzing performance and delivering actionable feedback.
• Lead and supervise store refurbishments, openings, and re-openings to ensure successful launches.
• Create and execute annual business plans tailored to your district’s goals.
• Strategically plan key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish effective store staffing structures.
• Drive the implementation of company strategy within your district.
• Participate actively in Area Manager meetings and collaborative discussions.

Candidate Profile

• Holds, or anticipates achieving, at least a 2.1 degree in any field or alternatively possesses a minimum of three years’ experience in management.
• Exhibits strong communication, organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Possesses a valid full driving license.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities including motivation, flexibility, organization, and diligence.
• Has prior experience working in fast-paced environments.
• Proven success in leading and inspiring teams to achieve high performance.
• Shows a keen interest in advancing a career in retail management.
• Experience managing multiple sites as an Area Manager will be considered advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

Lidl offers a transparent and competitive salary structure promoting pay equality across all roles. Benefits include:

• Starting salary of €78,000 for Trainee Area Managers.
• Salary progression from €89,500 up to €121,000 within three years.
• A fully expensed company car provided.
• 25 annual leave days.
• Participation in the company pension plan.
• Discounts at Circle K stations for employees.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave top-ups, marriage leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to join the Leadership Academy for those identified as high performers to support ongoing development.
• Bike to Work Scheme participation.
• Private medical insurance as an employee benefit.
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing training delivered by experienced team members.
• Discounts on mobile and broadband services with the Three network.

Equal Opportunities

Lidl champions a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, religious beliefs, political views, or membership in the traveller community. Reasonable accommodations will be made during the recruitment process to support candidates’ needs.