Assistant Store Manager - Belleville, NJ

Lidl US•Belleville, NJ

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, manages multiple tasks and projects, and identifies training needs to prioritize employee development. The position focuses on providing customers with high-quality, low-price, hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager works directly with the Store Manager to lead and motivate employees, provide customer service, improve store performance, lead promotional and merchandising projects, and support daily store operations. The role also helps maintain a safe, positive, and productive work environment in accordance with company and legal policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
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 daily in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.
Be able to lift, move, carry, or slide products weighing over 50 pounds.
Be able to reach above the head to heights greater than 10 inches.
Be able 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 such as cash management, working stock, cleaning, and other essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive work environment for store employees in accordance with 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.
A 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, and additional paid time off and sick time.