Deputy Store Manager

Job Advertisement: Deputy Store Manager (via Bridge Staffing Agency)

Position Overview

• Role: Deputy Store Manager

• Location: Sandford Road, Sandford (BH20 7DD)

• Salary: £38,000 to £46,000 per annum

• Contract Type: Full-Time

• Reference Number: 711666

About the Role

Bridge Staffing Agency is excited to partner with Lidl to recruit a confident, resilient, and trusted Deputy Store Manager in Sandford. In this leadership role, you will be cool, calm, and collected, getting stuck in both on the shop floor and behind the scenes.

From managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to stepping up in the absence of the Store Manager, you will play a huge part in creating an environment where you and your team can do your absolute best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Leadership: Set a spectacular example for the team and independently manage store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.

• Team Development: Motivate, support, and guide your colleagues while building a collaborative team culture based on core values.

• Operational Excellence: Diligently handle deliveries, manage till areas, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

• Customer Service: Act as a friendly face for customers, offering top-tier service and resolving queries efficiently.

What You’ll Need

• Proven management experience leading and developing teams in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• The confidence to delegate tasks and support your staff through every single shift.

• A strong track record of monitoring, managing, and improving performance KPIs.

What’s on Offer (Benefits)

• 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 reliable pension scheme.

• Supportive Benefits: Enhanced family leave and equal opportunity structures.

• Growth & Training: Comprehensive, ongoing training programs with clear paths for career progression.