Assistant Store Manager - Weehawken, NJ

Lidl US•Weehawken, NJ

31d

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 and requires proactive leadership, adaptability, efficient multitasking, and a focus on identifying training needs and developing employees. The position is centered on providing customers with high-quality, low-price, and hassle-free shopping. The Assistant Store Manager helps lead daily store operations, customer service, team development, performance improvement, merchandising projects, and workplace safety. The role also involves hands-on participation in operational tasks such as stocking, cleaning, cash management, and ringing.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
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.
Ability to lift, move, carry, or slide product weighing more than 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 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 essential store functions.
Ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment based on company and legal policies and procedures.
Participate in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing.

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 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, and additional paid time off and sick time.