Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About the Role

ALDI's Store Manager Trainee program provides hands-on leadership experience to prepare you to run your own store. You will learn to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while actively participating in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment, taking ownership, and leading from the front, offering a path to a retail leadership career with industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week
• Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $33.50 per hour
• Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $99,500-$120,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; estimate may vary by location)

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports, leading and developing store personnel.
• Develop and implement action plans using company resources to improve operating results.
• Oversee the resolution of employee and customer concerns, aligning with the district manager as needed.
• Interview candidates for store positions and provide recommendations to the district manager.
• Manage personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination.
• Communicate, cooperate, and interact effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborate in the resolution of store issues to minimize potential liability.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the team to develop sales, engage teams, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understand and oversee the execution of the company strategy, communicating and modeling core values.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, promoting teamwork.
• Oversee and manage compliance with store policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train and develop store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential using appropriate training materials.
• Observe and evaluate employee work performance, providing feedback and coaching.
• Ensure store personnel comply with customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions.
• 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 guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies.
• Ensure store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards.
• Act to improve operational results and implement personnel and operational 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, monthly management team meetings, and training sessions.

Physical Demands

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

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 expectations.
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, and perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to standard.
• 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 to maximize available time.
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
• May be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet state/local requirements.
• May be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications for food safety.

Education And Experience

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

Travel

• Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• For Full-time Employees:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period.
• Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state.