Lidl GB
Deputy Store Manager
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Deputy Store Manager
Deputy Store Manager – Lidl
Salary & Benefits
- £38,000 – £46,000 per annum
- 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training
- Enhanced family leave
About the Role
Everyone at Lidl brings unique value — we’re a team of ** resilient, confident, and trusted leaders**. As a Deputy Store Manager, you’ll:
- Stay cool, calm, and collected, driving success both on the shop floor and behind the scenes.
- Take full operational responsibility when the Store Manager is absent.
- Support your team with inspiration, leadership, and dedicated supervision.
- Uphold high standards of service and execution every day.
We reward dedication with a competitive salary and bespoke well-being-focused benefits. Our culture incentivises growth: training, mentorship, and career advancement are central to our mission. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or escalating in retail, we help you thrive and succeed in a supportive, ambitious team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead with excellence – Set a spectacular example for the Store Team and customers, embodying a customer-first ethos.
- Operational ownership – Independently manage the store in the Store Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Team motivation – Drive engagement and development aligned with Company Values.
- Logistics & compliance
- Carefully check and process deliveries.
- Oversee cash and till operations.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
- Customer experience
- Be a friendly, accessible face for all customers.
- Handle queries with exceptional service.
- Safety & compliance – Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety laws, standards, and guidelines at all times.
Requirements & Skills
You’ll bring:
- Proven leadership – Experience leading and developing a team in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Clear communication – The ability to engage collegues and customers with warmth and transparency.
- Time management & delegation – Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks efficiently.
- Confidence under pressure – Composed and supportive throughout every shift.
- Customer obsession – A proud ownership of delivering exceptional service tailored to everyone who shops at Lidl.
- Data-driven improvement – The ability to monitor, manage, and enhance store performance via KPIs.
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Why Join Lidl?
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, inviting candidates from all backgrounds to thrive and grow in a fair, respectful, and supportive environment.
This is your career moment. If you’re ready to contribute, lead, and make an impact—your place starts at Lidl. Apply now.
Note: Employment is conditional on satisfactory references and, when requested, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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