Store Manager Trainee

Company: Lidl
Location: Cary
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Summary

Store Managers fulfill an important role within our business by developing, supporting, and holding their store team accountable as they provide our customers with the shopping experience that Lidl is famed for in 30 countries. Our most successful Store Managers take ownership of their store's performance as if it were their own business, willing to put in the physical work required to get the job done. They exhibit a proactive leadership style, meeting both operational and personnel-related challenges head-on. They can pivot smoothly between tasks and projects and multi-task efficiently. They have an eye for potential, evaluating training needs accurately and prioritizing employee development. Most of all, they are passionate about our core business - providing our customers with high-quality, low-price, and hassle-free shopping.

What You'll Do

Manage the performance and well-being of the store and all its team members, totaling between 15 and 60 employees, based on store volume
Ensure and provide excellent customer service throughout the store and be the lead point of contact for all customer needs
Monitor and drive continuous improvement of store Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Recruit, train, and develop your team
Provide hands-on support for any and all operational tasks, including cash management, working stock, cleaning, and other essential store functions
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment for all store employees based on company and legal policies and procedures

What You'll Need

Determination to complete every to-do list on time, hit your store targets, and maximize productivity
Experience in leading and developing a team in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills, including the patience and ability to de-escalate tense situations
Willingness to participate in the physical operations of the store, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing, on a daily basis
Must be 21 years of age or older
Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification
Ability to obtain and maintain state-specific store alcohol licensing as needed

What You'll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

Medical & Prescription Dental Vision coverage
Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
A dedicated training plan to ensure you are set up for success
401k Plan (+ 5% company match and no vesting schedule)
First-in-the industry COVID-19 Benefits
Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Total Well-Being Program
Incentive Programs like Employee Referral bonuses
Performance-based pay incentives for hitting quarterly goals

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave - 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

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