Assistant Store Manager Trainee - Takoma Park, MD Market

Lidl US•District Heights, MD

About The Position

Assistant Store Managers support the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team while providing customers with Lidl’s shopping experience. The role calls for ownership of store performance, proactive leadership, adaptability, effective multitasking, and a focus on employee development and high-quality, low-price, hassle-free customer service. The Assistant Store Manager Trainee works directly with the Store Manager to lead the team, serve as the lead point of contact for customer needs, and improve store Key Performance Indicators. The position also leads promotional store sets and re-merchandising and provides hands-on support for cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other store operations. The role helps maintain a safe, positive, and productive work environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Have 1–2 years of management experience or a bachelor’s degree.
Be determined to complete tasks on time, meet store targets, and maximize productivity.
Have experience leading and developing a team in a fast-paced environment.
Have excellent customer service skills, including patience and the ability to de-escalate tense situations.
Be ready to participate daily in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.
Be able to lift, move, carry, or slide products weighing over 50 pounds.
Be able to reach above the head to heights greater than 10 inches.
Be able to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team to work to their full potential.
Provide excellent customer service throughout the store and serve as the lead point of contact for customer needs.
Monitor and drive continuous improvement of store Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Lead team projects, including weekly promotional store sets and routine re-merchandising.
Provide hands-on support for cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment based on company and legal policies and procedures.

Benefits

Starting pay of $29.00 per hour.
10% employee-only discount on purchases at Lidl stores.
Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for sickness or vacation.
Dedicated training plan.
401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance.
Total Well-Being Program.
Employee referral bonus programs.
For full-time employees: group term life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and/or accident insurance, parental leave at 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, and additional paid time off and sick time.