As an Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage a group of stores within the same region, being responsible for all performance indicators and for managing store teams and intermediate management; We are seeking candidates who are available to work in at least two of our four regional areas – North, West, Central, and South. See below your main responsibilities, the profile we are looking for, and the benefits of this role. **Your Responsibilities** ----------------------------- * You will be responsible for a sales area and the stores belonging to it; * You will lead, guide, and manage store management and teams, supporting their development; * You must ensure achievement of targets through monitoring and control of in-store processes and management of key performance indicators; * You will also act as the liaison between stores and head office departments, ensuring implementation of projects and directives. **Your Profile** ---------------- * You hold a completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field of study; * You have up to 4 years of professional experience, with retail experience (grocery or specialty) being an advantage; * You have previously held a team management role; * You hold a valid driver’s license and possess geographical mobility; * You are flexible and available to work varied hours; * Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, given the large number of people you will manage and interact with; * Dynamism, results orientation, and excellent organizational ability are crucial for success in this role; * You have good English language skills. **Your Benefits** ---------------------- Being part of Lidl is different. Because we believe our people are the greatest driver of our success, we offer an extensive compensation and benefits package including: * Health insurance, extendable to your family members under advantageous conditions. * A daily meal allowance of €9.60, equivalent to up to €220 per month. * A personalized career development and training plan. * Initial training tailored to your role, including on-the-job experience in stores and distribution centers. * The “More Health” program, featuring activities promoting physical and mental well-being. * An additional 3 vacation days if you have no unjustified absences. * A birthday day off. * Over 200 partnerships with external entities. * A referral program where you receive €350 (gross) for each successful recommendation of a new Lidl employee who remains with the company for more than 6 months. *At Lidl, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, striving to provide equal employment opportunities for everyone. We operate in 31 countries and are a diverse team of over 382,000 people: all different, yet united and committed to one common goal — the company’s success.* *In #teamlidl, we value one another — our diverse experiences, educational backgrounds, competencies, and ideas. We uphold equal treatment and do not tolerate any form of discrimination (e.g., based on gender, ethnic origin, language, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other factor).* *Our employees are the cornerstone of everything we do every day — and each one is unique in their own way. Respecting that uniqueness is, and always will be, one of our top priorities — a passion that drives us forward.*