Store Manager

Store managers spend a lot of time working with the staff on the sales floor, ensuring that customers are satisfied and that the store is meeting its goals. They take joy in their team, investing in them, and taking the initiative to ensure their shop succeeds.

This job offer is ideal for you if you possess strong managerial abilities, are goal-oriented, and believe in the power of the team.

What you'll do

The Store Manager is responsible for the economic and commercial management of a shop and the coordination of a team of at least 30 resources. It also guarantees the application of company directives and compliance with safety and hygiene standards in the workplace, without ever losing sight of customer orientation.

The main tasks for this job offer are:

• Lead and motivate your team, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles, to work to their full potential every day and provide an environment where colleagues can produce their best work;
• Create an environment where every member of your team can do their best work;
• Take full responsibility for the performance and day-to-day operations of your store;
• Effectively delegate workload and motivate your team to achieve your store’s key performance indicators;
• Optimisation of store process through regular process analysis and implementation;
• Solve problems swiftly to enable your team to focus on their tasks;
• Identify employee potential and apply specific measures to develop employees;
• Recruit, train and develop your team;
• Ensure and provide excellent Customer Service throughout your store;
• Monitor, manage and improve key performance indicators throughout your store.

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.