Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About the Role

Lead by doing at ALDI. Our Store Manager Trainee program prepares you to run your own store through hands-on leadership experience. You'll learn how to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working side-by-side with associates in a fast-paced environment. This role combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. ALDI offers a rewarding 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: $27.25 per hour
• Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $72,000-$87,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable) Estimate may vary by location

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports; leads and develops store personnel.
• Develops and implements action plans to improve operating results.
• Oversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns.
• Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations.
• Manages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination.
• Communicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors and business partners.
• Collaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store.
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy our customers and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees.
• Oversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential.
• Observes and evaluates employees’ work performance and provides feedback and coaching.
• Ensures store personnel comply with customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions.
• Resolves concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns as necessary.
• 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 guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies.
• Ensures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards.
• Acts to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational 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 such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events.

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 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 temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).

Qualifications

• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's 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, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develops and maintains 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 the total time available.
• 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 any 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 required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in a retail environment and 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

In addition, Full-time Employees Are Offered:

• 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