Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager (New Store Opening) — Strood West

Your Supportive Bridge to Senior Retail Management

Location: Roman Way, ME2 2NU Strood West

Contract Type: Full Time (New Store Opening) | Management Experience

Reference Number: 755142

Compensation: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum

Perks: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, ongoing training, and enhanced family leave.

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a resilient, confident, and trusted leader for an exciting New Store Opening as a Deputy Store Manager in Strood West. If you are ready to take your retail management career to the next level with a dedicated agency supporting your journey, we are here to help you secure it.

The Role

As a Deputy Store Manager at Lidl, you’ll be cool, calm, and collected, getting stuck in on the shop floor and behind the scenes. From managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to inspiring your colleagues, you’ll play a huge part in creating a place where you and your whole team can do your best work. You’ll also enjoy great responsibility while the Store Manager is absent, taking ownership of the store and leading by example.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead by Example: Set a spectacular example for the store team and your customers every single day.

• Store Ownership: Independently manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Team Motivation: Motivate and support your team while living out company values.

• Operations & KPIs: Diligently check and work deliveries, manage the till area, and monitor crucial store KPIs.

• Customer Care: Be a friendly face for every customer, offering exceptional service and resolving queries.

• Safety & Compliance: Competently comply with Health and Safety laws, standards, and guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven experience leading and developing a team in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to support your colleagues and customers in a friendly, open way.

• Management Skills: A strong knack for time management, delegation, and effective problem-solving.

• Confidence & Drive: The confidence to support your team through every shift and a genuine pride in delivering unmatched customer service.

• Commercial Acumen: The ability to monitor, manage, and continuously improve store KPIs.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum based on equal opportunity pay structures.

• Generous Time Off: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a solid contributory pension scheme.

• Growth & Support: Ongoing training, enhanced family leave, and structured opportunities to progress your career in a brand-new store environment.