Food Promotions Specialist

Lidl US•Arlington, MA

1d•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Promotions Specialist supports the management team in profitably planning weekly and seasonal food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives. The role co-develops promotional strategies for assigned categories, maintains promotional planning systems and item databases, coordinates product assortments and launch timelines, and works across departments to ensure promotional materials and execution are accurate and delivered on time. The specialist also supports cross-functional projects and identifies process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field; alternatively, 1–2 years of retail floor experience and demonstrated success supporting store processes.
1–3 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or category management.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, and continuously apply the company’s workplace values.

Responsibilities

Co-develop promotional strategies for assigned categories with Managers and Senior Managers, using market analysis and historical sales data to optimize volume forecasts.
Conduct weekly store and market pricing research on promotional items to ensure competitive positioning and accurate pricing across retail channels.
Maintain the Promotional Planning System (APT) and item planning databases with high accuracy for weekly pricing and promotional builds.
Coordinate with Purchasing/Buying teams on domestic item inclusion in seasonal and weekly In/Out assortments, and track product life cycle timelines to support target-week launches.
Work with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Purchasing Administration to monitor deadlines, resolve operational bottlenecks, and support promotional execution.
Audit weekly circulars and marketing materials for item and price accuracy before customer release.
Identify process improvements and update Standard Operating Procedures and instructional guidelines.
Support national and international cross-functional projects, ensuring deliverables align with promotional deadlines and corporate business goals.
Manage assigned tasks responsibly and meet predefined time and budget constraints in consultation with the manager.

Benefits

Starting pay of $33.66 per hour, with potential to earn $38.47 per hour 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 plans.
401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
Total Well-Being Program.
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit providing access to pay on the employee’s schedule.