Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About the Role

ALDI's Store Manager Trainee program offers hands-on leadership experience to prepare individuals to run their own store. The role involves managing operations, developing teams, and driving results while actively participating in daily store operations such as stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. This position is ideal for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment, taking ownership, and leading from the front.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week
• Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $27.25 per hour
• Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $74,000-$97,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and develops store personnel, communicating job responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Develops and implements action plans using company resources to improve operating results.
• Oversees the resolution of employee and customer concerns, coordinating with the district manager.
• Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager.
• Manages personnel, recommending individuals for advancement and termination.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborates in resolving in-store issues to minimize potential liability.
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to drive sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve high performance.
• Oversees and manages the execution of company strategy and communicates core organizational values.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented working environment.
• Manages and ensures compliance with store policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential.
• Observes and evaluates employee work performance, providing feedback and coaching.
• Ensures store personnel adhere to customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions.
• Resolves concerns from store personnel and customers independently or escalates them to the district manager.
• Models, communicates, and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules.
• Ensures store personnel adhere to expense, inventory, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses.
• Ensures store personnel maintain store zone and merchandising standards.
• Takes action to improve operational results and implements plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
• Attends and participates in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones, and training sessions.
• Plans and conducts meetings, including store team meetings and monthly management team meetings.

Physical Demands

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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 (e.g., cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers) and perform operational tasks effectively.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement during 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 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 certifications for food safety compliance.

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

Additional benefits for Full-time Employees include:

• 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