Store Manager
About this role
Store Manager – Cheltenham
Reference Number: 736138
Location: Unit 12 Tewkesbury Road, GL51 9FJ, Cheltenham
Employment Type: Full-Time | Management Experience
Salary: £46,000 - £66,000 per annum
About Us
At Bridge Staffing Agency, we believe that finding the right career path should be an empowering, collaborative journey. We act as your dedicated personal bridge, connecting exceptional retail management talent with premier employment opportunities at industry leaders like Lidl GB. Lidl is globally renowned for its high-energy environment, hands-on culture, robust business model, and unwavering commitment to individual professional growth. If you are a confident, inspiring leader with a passion for retail excellence and a drive to take total ownership of a major store location, we are here to support, guide, and champion your application every single step of the way.
Role Overview
As a Store Manager, you will stand at the very forefront of store operations, serving as the cultural and operational anchor for your entire team. You will embrace Lidl's unique corporate ethos, translating ambitious global goals into localized success right here in Cheltenham. By stepping up to the challenge, you will take complete charge of day-to-day store management, steer performance metrics, conquer operational bottlenecks with creative problem-solving, and cultivate an environment where every colleague feels motivated to unlock their highest potential.
Core Responsibilities:
Inspiring Leadership: Actively motivate, mentor, and support your team while drawing inspiration directly from Lidl's foundational Company Values.
Empowering Environment: Confidently construct and maintain a workplace atmosphere where every individual colleague is enabled to deliver their absolute best work.
Operational & KPI Management: Take direct ownership of managing, tracking, and elevating daily store operations, processes, and core Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Seamless Efficiency: Optimize workflows and solve challenges swiftly to keep the store running like clockwork while keeping your team focused and engaged.
Exceptional Customer Service: Guarantee that top-tier, warm, and responsive customer service is consistently delivered to every single person who steps through the doors.
What We Are Looking For
To thrive in this high-impact leadership role, you should bring a robust blend of professional experience, resilience, and interpersonal finesse:
Management Background: Proven, hands-on experience successfully leading, coaching, and developing multi-person teams within a dynamic, fast-paced retail or commercial environment.
Core Competencies: Outstanding time-management capabilities, strategic task delegation skills, and a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving.
Unwavering Support: A genuine pride in offering unmatched, empathetic support to both your customers and your store colleagues through every single shift, no matter how demanding.
Interpersonal Strength: Strong communication skills equipped to tackle even the trickiest or most sensitive conversations with tact, professionalism, and clarity.
Performance Acumen: The absolute confidence to monitor, interpret, manage, and systematically improve your store's performance metrics and KPIs.
What You Will Receive
Lidl GB values your hard work and provides an exceptional rewards package designed to safeguard your financial well-being, lifestyle, and future career progression:
Competitive Salary: An annual salary bracket of £46,000 to £66,000 per annum structured on equal opportunity and transparent pay frameworks.
Vehicle Provision: A fully expensed company car or a generous car allowance.
Generous Leave: 30 to 35 days of annual holiday allowance (pro rata).
Exclusive Discounts: A 10% in-store discount across groceries and products.
Financial Security: A strong contributory pension scheme to support your long-term future.
Family Support: Enhanced family leave options designed to assist you during key life milestones.
Professional Development: Continuous, comprehensive training programs and clear, structured pathways for long-term career advancement within the business.