Assistant Store Manager Trainee - Sterling, VA Market

Lidl•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Assistant Store Managers support the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team and delivering Lidl’s customer shopping experience. The role calls for a proactive leader who takes ownership of store performance, handles operational and personnel challenges, shifts effectively among tasks, and identifies employee training and development needs. The position also involves hands-on participation in daily store operations and a commitment to providing customers with high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager Trainee works directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team, provide customer service, improve store performance, lead merchandising projects, and support essential operational tasks. The role requires participation in stocking, cleaning, and ringing, as well as the ability to move products weighing over 50 pounds and reach above head height. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Have 1–2 years of management experience or a bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrate determination 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 in the physical operations of the store on a daily basis.
Be able to lift, move, carry, or slide products weighing over 50 pounds.
Be able to reach above 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 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 such as weekly promotional store sets and routine re-merchandising.
Provide hands-on support for cash management, working stock, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Help ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.
Participate in daily physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.

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 incentive 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.