Assistant Store Manager - Newark, DE

Lidl US•Newark, NJ

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, respond to operational and personnel challenges, and manage competing tasks and projects. They assess training needs and prioritize employee development while helping provide customers with high-quality, low-price, and hassle-free shopping. The role involves leading and motivating employees, serving as a primary contact for customer needs, monitoring store performance indicators, leading promotional and merchandising projects, and assisting with day-to-day store operations. Assistant Store Managers help maintain a safe, positive, and productive work environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
One to two 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.
Willingness to participate daily in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing up customers.
Ability to lift, move, carry, or slide products 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 with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team to perform to 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 store functions.
Help ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.
Develop and coach the store team, evaluate training needs, and prioritize employee development.

Benefits

Starting pay of $29.00 per hour.
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.
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.