Assistant Store Manager - Pompton Lakes, NJ

Lidl US•Pompton Lakes, NJ

About The Position

Assistant Store Managers support the Store Manager in developing and coaching the store team and providing customers with Lidl’s shopping experience. The role calls for proactive leadership, ownership of store performance, the ability to handle operational and personnel challenges, efficient multitasking, and a focus on employee development and high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager works with the Store Manager to lead and motivate the team, serves as the lead point of contact for customer needs, and monitors store performance indicators. The position also leads promotional store sets and re-merchandising and provides hands-on operational support, including cash management, stocking, cleaning, and other store functions. The role helps maintain 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.
Willingness to participate daily in physical store operations, 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 its full potential.
Provide excellent customer service throughout the store and act 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, stocking, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment for store employees based on company and legal policies and procedures.

Benefits

Starting pay of $29.00 per hour.
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; 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; additional paid time off and sick time.