Graduate Programme, Sales Organisation

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Training and Development

At Lidl, we believe that training is the most important investment we can make in our people. Structured, on-the-job training is the foundation of our approach to training, giving all our employees the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. 

As a graduate joining our business, we know you won’t have all the answers and that’s OK with us. As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, the Lidl Graduate Management Development Programme is a unique programme that is tailored for each individual graduate. 

Whilst on the programme you will receive a bespoke training plan designed around your career path and current skills to teach you everything you need to know about working for Lidl. You will spend some time in our stores and warehouses to gain a thorough understanding of the key business areas. The programme gives you the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach.

Throughout your training you will be supported by trainers at every level of the business. They will assist you through solid hands on experience and formal training sessions on key topics relevant to your new role. As well as helping you learn the business from the ground up, our training programme is designed to help you expand and develop your problem solving and business management skills.

Think you have what it takes to join the Lidl team?

Sales Organisation

Sales Operations graduates will gain experience in two distinct areas: Regional Sales and the Sales Organisation Department in Head Office.

Regional Sales are responsible for driving turnover growth through exceptional Customer Service and standards. You will spend time working in our stores to ensure you gain an in-depth experience of all of our key retail processes. From there you will shadow one of our Area Managers as they guide you through their experiences and learnings.

The primary focus of the Sales Organisation team is to support the Regional Sales teams in the achievement of their KPIs. Sales Organisation are involved in the introduction and completion of projects that strengthen retail operations and increase our operational efficiency. While working in the department you can expect to work on exciting and varied projects that will make a difference on our shop floors all across the country.

Covering both areas of Retail Operations will ensure a bigger picture view of our business and ultimately improve your chances of success.

What you'll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree
• Full driving licence is required
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Motivation and drive
• Strong personal skills
• Work experience or experience abroad
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €42,500 salary per annum pro rata
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Programme
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One-to-one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business
• Competency assessment days to learn about your management and leadership style and how to work best with others
• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in-house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.