Non Food DIY & Garden Associate Consultant 15 Month Fixed Term Contract

Summary

£41,800 up to £50,600* per annum | 35 days’ holiday | 10% in-store discount | Life Assurance

At Lidl, we champion development, empower emerging talent, and shape the colleague journey from day one. Creating an environment where every voice is heard to build a stronger team is More to Value.

Our GB Non Food Department is now hiring an Associate Consultant. The infamous variety of the “Middle of Lidl” is one of the main reasons that our customers love to keep coming back week on week, and no week is ever the same! In this role, you'll be responsible for the management of our DIY & Garden product portfolio, which has key strategic importance to the success of the Lidl GB business.

Applicants would need to promote a strong team culture and maintain a highly collaborative working style with stakeholders throughout the business, have excellent people skills and a positive mindset in order to consistently achieve results within a fast-paced environment.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Perform market and commercial analysis to facilitate the creation of Non Food purchasing and ordering strategies including market observation, trend analysis and range planning
• Drive the commercial positioning of DIY & Garden with innovative and creative thinking
• Define hero ranges and products with a customer focused mindset
• KPI planning and reporting
• Attending Ausmusterung (digitally and sometimes in person), to order quarterly Non Food volumes
• Retail price setting to ensure competitive position, protection of goods in margin and sell through in line with KPIs, Collaboration with Marketing, PR and CRM teams to feature Non Food products across relevant channels
• Conduct full range reviews to identify commercial opportunities based on market landscape
• Working with international stakeholders to ensure excellent cooperation and customer focussed mindset

What you'll need

• A genuine passion for retail, general merchandise, and the dynamic 'Middle of Lidl' non-food market, paired with proven experience in a retail buying, merchandising, or retail commercial role
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to interpret complex market data to uncover actionable commercial insights and drive category performance
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to make quick, well-reasoned decisions while managing tight deadlines and demanding targets in a fast-paced trading environment
• A creative, proactive mindset capable of anticipating consumer trends, solving problems pragmatically, and adapting swiftly to shifting market conditions
• Exceptional attention to detail with high standards for data accuracy, alongside the organisational capability to balance competing priorities and multiple seasonal campaigns simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• A proactive self-starter with the drive to take ownership of projects, adapt to challenges, and maintain a resilient, positive attitude
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Google Sheets
• A full, valid driving licence
• Professional working fluency in German is an advantage, though not essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10% In-store Discount
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• And much, much more!

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get involved, get more back, and make a real difference, then you’ll find More to Value at Lidl.