Sales Operations 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 Lidl

Making 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: http://getstarted.cut-e.com.

Your Tasks

Management of a district with line manager responsibility for all Store Managers within your district

Ensuring a positive and motivated work environment and smooth, effective and efficient collaboration

Developing, supporting and coaching of Store Managers within your district

Analysing and optimising stock movements

Completing district tours with the Sales Executive

Completing regular cash management checks

Supporting projects through analysis and provision of feedback

Overseeing store refurbishments, new openings and re-openings

Creating and implementing annual business plans for your district

Planning KPIs and store staffing structure for your district

Supporting the implementation of the company strategy in your district

Preparing 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 experience
Excellent communication, planning, organisation and analytical skills
A full clean driving licence
Organised, flexible, motivated and a hard-working leader
Previous experience in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to motivate and lead a team
Strong 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
£54,538 rising up to £73,320 within 4 years
34 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
Company pension after 6 months
Circle K discounts available for all employees
Private employee medical insurance
Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
Bike to Work Scheme
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
A fully expensed company car

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process