Assistant Store Manager Trainee - Virginia Beach, VA Market

Lidl US•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Assistant Store Managers support the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team while delivering Lidl’s customer shopping experience. They take ownership of store performance, provide proactive leadership through operational and personnel challenges, move efficiently between tasks, identify employee training needs, and prioritize development. The role supports Lidl’s focus on high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager Trainee works directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate employees, serve as the lead point of contact for customer needs, and drive store performance. The role includes hands-on participation in daily store operations, including stocking, cleaning, cash management, and ringing, as well as leading promotional store sets and re-merchandising. The position requires physical work, including handling products over 50 pounds and reaching above head height. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team to reach its 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 operational tasks, including cash management, working stock, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive work environment based on company and legal policies and procedures.
Participate in daily physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.

Benefits

Starting pay of $27.50 per hour.
10% employee-only discount on purchases made at Lidl stores.
Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Paid holidays and paid time off 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 bonuses and other incentive programs.
Additional benefits 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.