Sales Trainee Programme - Nutts Corner

Summary

Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to lead? Lidl's Sales Trainee Programme is your fast-track to becoming a Sales Operations Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role within a global retail powerhouse, who are constantly driving innovation and sustainability.

As a trainee, you'll work across all positions in store, learning the business from the ground up. Over 18 months, you'll gain hands on experience, develop leadership skills, and build your commercial know how. You'll be mentored by top industry experts and have the chance to explore different areas of the company throughout your journey with us.

Start date: September 2027

What's in it for you?

Phase 1: Sales Trainee Begin your journey with an 18-month structured training programme, combining hands on experience and real responsibility from day one - all while earning £43,000.

Phase 2: Unlock Trainee Sales Operations Manager
Upon successful completion of the initial programme, you can unlocka12-month advanced phaseas aTrainee Sales Operations Manager, starting at£50,000.

Phase 3: Sales Operations Manager
Following continued success, you'll transition into a permanent Sales Operations Manager with a clear salary pathway rising to £84,000 after 5 years.

What you'll do

• Lead and support store teams, helping them deliver excellent customer service
• Recruit, train, and develop talent to build high performing teams
• Manage store operations, including staffing, productivity, inventory, and cost control
• Ensure stores meet Lidl's standards, delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Monitor stock freshness and rotation and ensure compliance with company procedures

If successful and you progress toSales Operations Manager, you'll take on bigger responsibilities:

• Oversee a district of stores, supporting and guiding Store Managers
• Plan staffing structures and set KPIs for your district
• Lead store refurbishments, openings, and re-openings
• Conduct regular district tours with senior leadership
• Foster a motivated and collaborative work environment across your district

What you'll need

• A 2.1 degree in any discipline
• A full, clean driving licence
• Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast paced environment
• A flexible, organised, and hard working mindset
• A genuine interest in retail and leadership

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• £43,000 starting salary per year as a Sales Trainee (Fixed 18-month Programme)

• Upon successful completion of the initial programme, you can unlock a 12-month advanced phase as a Trainee Sales Operations Manager, starting at £50,000

• Permanent role offered as a Sales Operations Manager following continued success, with a salary pathway rising to £84,000 after 4 years
• Bespoke training modules to develop your operational and leadership skills.
• Company car
• 34 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• Company pension after 1 year
• Private employee medical insurance (Video Doctor App)
• Generous discounts available; Circle K, Bike to Work Scheme
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Vodafone
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme