Local Store Marketing & POS, Specialist

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Local Store Marketing & POS, Specialist to join our team! The Specialist supports the end-to-end execution of in-store marketing materials, including seasonal, weekly, and digital signage. The role coordinates the production lifecycle—from initial concept and vendor liaison to final implementation. The Specialist ensures brand consistency across the retail network, supporting key initiatives such as Grand Store Openings and Remerchandising projects to drive customer engagement and maintain a high-quality in-store environment.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Support signage projects from conception to completion, including budget tracking and vendor selection assistance.
• Maintain professional relationships with external suppliers and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality production of all POS assets. 
• Provide creative input to design teams and maintain strong working relationships across internal departments (Sales, Procurement, etc.).
• Manage project documentation.
• Conduct store visits to audit print quality and monitor the implementation of signage; troubleshoot and resolve any in-store display issues as they arise.
• Conduct market research and monitor competitive in-store reactions to help inform future local marketing tactics. 

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent with standard office software, specifically the Google Suite.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to provide actionable insights.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot production issues and find efficient solutions under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple weekly priorities alongside ad-hoc tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure error-free signage and documentation.
• Foundational project management skills, including the ability to track timelines and follow through on multi-step deliverables.
• Solid understanding of marketing principles and the ability to present creative direction or ideas clearly to the creative team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with store managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• A team-player mentality with the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Advanced skills in Google Sheets (data tracking/analysis) and Google Slides (presentations).

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, economics or communication.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above.

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time 

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

•    Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
•    Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
•    Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
•    401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
•    Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
•    Total Well-Being Program
•    DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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