Assistant Store Manager - Yonkers, NY

Lidl•Yonkers, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team and delivering Lidl’s customer shopping experience. The role takes ownership of store performance, leads proactively through operational and personnel challenges, and contributes directly to the physical work of running the store. The Assistant Store Manager evaluates training needs, prioritizes employee development, and helps provide customers with high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. Working directly with the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager helps lead and motivate employees, provides excellent customer service, monitors store performance indicators, and leads projects such as weekly promotional store sets and routine re-merchandising. The role also provides hands-on support for cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other store operations, while maintaining a safe, positive, and productive working environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.

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 daily in the physical operations of the store, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.
Ability to lift, move, carry, or slide product weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to reach above the 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 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, working stock, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment for store employees, following company and legal policies and procedures.
Evaluate training needs and prioritize employee development.

Benefits

Starting pay of $30.50 per hour, with potential to earn $35.00 in the future.
10% employee-only discount on purchases made 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.
Incentive programs, including employee referral bonuses.
For full-time employees: Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
For full-time employees: Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
For full-time employees: Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance.
For full-time employees: Parental Leave at 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents.
For full-time employees: Additional paid time off and sick time.