Assistant Store Manager - Raleigh, NC Market

Lidl•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Assistant Store Managers support the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team while delivering Lidl’s customer shopping experience. The role takes ownership of store performance, provides proactive leadership through operational and personnel challenges, and prioritizes employee development. It also requires flexibility, effective multitasking, and a commitment to providing customers with high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager works directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team, serve as the lead point of contact for customer needs, and improve store KPIs. The position leads team projects such as weekly promotional store sets and routine re-merchandising, while providing hands-on support with cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other store operations. The role helps ensure a safe, positive, and productive work environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
1–2 years of management experience or a bachelor’s degree.
Experience leading and developing a team in a fast-paced environment.
Determination to complete tasks on time, meet store targets, and maximize productivity.
Excellent customer service skills, including patience and the ability to de-escalate tense situations.
Readiness to participate daily in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.
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 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 with cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive work environment based on company and legal policies and procedures.
Participate in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.

Benefits

Starting pay of $26.00 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 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.