Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About the Role

ALDI USA is seeking a Full-Time Store Manager Trainee to learn how to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results through hands-on leadership experience. This role involves active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards, in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store personnel, communicating job responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve operating results.
• Oversee the resolution of employee and customer concerns.
• Interview candidates for store positions and provide recommendations.
• Manage personnel, including recommending advancements and terminations.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Resolve store issues to minimize potential liability.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the team to achieve sales, customer satisfaction, and high performance.
• Oversee and communicate the execution of company strategy and core values.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Oversee and manage compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Train and develop store personnel to achieve their maximum potential.
• Observe and evaluate employee performance, providing feedback and coaching.
• Ensure store personnel comply with customer service guidelines.
• Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently or escalate to the district manager.
• Model, communicate, and supervise compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules.
• Ensure store personnel adhere to expense, inventory, product handling, and cash handling policies.
• Ensure store personnel maintain store zone and merchandising standards.
• Act to improve operational results and implement plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
• Attend and participate in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones, and training sessions.
• Plan and conduct meetings such as store team meetings and monthly management team meetings.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move.
• Required to place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights.
• Required operation of equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (hot and cold, including outdoor and refrigerator/freezer environments).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ALDI-provided technology
• Cash registers
• Floor scrubber
• Cardboard baler
• Pallet jacks
• Handheld devices
• Computers

Qualifications

• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance direct report performance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership and achieve results.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve store goals and compliance.
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to operate all store equipment and perform all operational tasks effectively.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities.
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
• May be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages.
• May be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications.

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience.

Travel

• Must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements for training at multiple locations.