District Manager

As a District Manager at Lidl, you will oversee two to three Lidl stores in your district and make sure they are operating at peak efficiency. To gain an unequaled level of knowledge and awareness of the problems your team and our shops confront, all of our District Managers begin their training by working at Lidl as Sales Assistants, Supervisors, and Store Managers. This allows them to learn the business inside and out.

What you'll do

The District Manager ensures high quality standards by frequent visits to the managed shops and a goal-oriented attitude, never losing sight of the happiness of its employees and the consumer. District Manager is also in charge of cost optimization, adhering to corporate standards, and enforcing health and hygiene laws in the supervised shops. District Manager is an expert in leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Your Main Tasks

• Economic management of 2-3 shops in a given District;
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• Visit your stores regularly and set focus points with your Store Managers;
• Support your Store Managers to recruit, train and develop their teams;
• Collaborate with and mentor your Store Managers on their store performance;
• Help your Store Managers problem-solve and address any issues they escalate to you;
• Visit the head office for monthly meetings and ensure you’re aligned with your colleagues;
• Lead and motivate your team to work to their full potential every day in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles;
• Create an environment where colleagues can produce their best work;
• Maximization of turnover by defining, with the support of the Store Manager, the best commercial strategies aligned with company directives. From product exposure to sales strategies, every detail will be aimed at a successful result;
• Analysis and monitoring of KPIs to define challenging goals and ensure their achievement.

What you'll need

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• The flexibility to work different shifts including night shifts, weekends and public holidays;
• Fluent knowledge of the English language is a must;
• Knowledge of the Maltese or Italian languages will be considered an asset;
• Experience of leading and developing a team in a fast-paced, target-driven environment;
• Excellent time-management, delegation and problem-solving skills;
• A customer-focused manner, prioritising the customer experience at all times;
• Willingness to be continuously on the go, working alongside your team;
• Excellent communication skills so you can provide your colleagues with feedback to help develop themselves and the store.

What you'll receive

There are so many reasons for you to join our Lidl Malta Team that it is impossible to list them all! However, we have mentioned a few below:

Work Environment

• An annual Talent Management process to support your development;
• A dynamic and inclusive environment, with over 450 employees;
• Awarded Top Employer for 6 consecutive years;
• A stable, fast-growing company that is aware of its social responsibility and committed for years to the consolidated CSR program 'A better tomorrow';
• You will be working on shifts, rostered well in advance in order to help in organizing your private life;
• Many fun activities which will help to integrate in your team, even outside work hours.

Onboarding and Development

• Welcome Event organised on your first day to get to know more about the Company, your role and its challenges, with a 360° training approach (e-learning and on the job);
• Constant support of the Training Manager, a professional figure who will assist you in your career growth within the Company;
• Career Development opportunities open to all employees.