Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About the Role

ALDI USA's Store Manager Trainee program provides hands-on leadership experience to prepare individuals to run their own store. The role involves managing operations, developing teams, and driving results while participating in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. This is a Full-Time position with estimated hours of 45 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Lead and develop 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.
• 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 resolving store issues to minimize potential liability.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the team to develop sales, engage teams, satisfy customers, and achieve high performance.
• Oversee and manage the execution of the company strategy and communicate/model core values.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment and promote teamwork.
• Oversee and manage compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Train and develop store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential.
• Observe and evaluate employees' 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 as necessary.
• 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 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 from one area to another.
• 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 (including outdoor, 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.
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to operate all store equipment (cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers) 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 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 related state and local requirements.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ALDI-provided technology

Travel

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