Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager — Edenbridge

Your Supportive Bridge to Senior Leadership Success

Location: Station Road, TN8 6EJ Edenbridge

Contract Type: Full Time | Management Experience

Reference Number: 758985

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.

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We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a resilient, confident, and trusted Deputy Store Manager in Edenbridge. If you are looking to step up your management career 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 complete 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 through every shift.

• Store Management: Independently manage and take ownership of the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Team Inspiration: Motivate and support your team, drawing on company values to create a high-performing environment.

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

• Customer Care: Be a friendly face for every customer, offering excellent service and assisting with all queries.

• 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 retail environment.

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

• Core Skills: A natural knack for time management, delegation, and problem-solving.

• Confidence & Leadership: The confidence to support your team, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

• Customer Passion: Genuine pride in providing unmatched customer service for everyone who shops at the store.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum.

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

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

• Support & Growth: Enhanced family leave, ongoing training, and clear pathways to help you thrive and advance your career.