District Manager- New England & Capital District

About the role

ALDI is seeking motivated and ambitious individuals to join our District Manager Trainee (DMT) program. Over an intensive 44-week training period, you will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience preparing you to oversee multiple ALDI stores. As a district manager, you will work closely with store managers to ensure exceptional customer service, foster a positive employee working environment, drive operational excellence, and accelerate sales growth. This position covers areas within the South Windsor region serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York City, Southern & Eastern New York.

Responsibilities

• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to store management to ensure desired results; lead and develop store management personnel.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the assigned store manager team to drive sales, engage teams, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent high performance.
• Support store management in fostering a positive working environment and sense of teamwork among personnel.
• Develop and implement action plans using company-provided resources to improve operating results.
• Work with store managers to recruit, select, promote, and determine store assignments for personnel to ensure proper staffing within the district.
• Confer with direct reports regarding advancement, discipline, or termination of personnel.
• Train and develop direct reports to maximize their professional potential using company-provided training materials.
• Observe and evaluate store employees’ work performance and collaborate with store managers to provide feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with store managers to resolve escalated employee and customer concerns.
• Oversee execution of the company strategy while communicating and modeling core values.
• Communicate, cooperate, and interact effectively with all levels of ALDI employees, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
• Review, investigate, and resolve issues within the district to minimize potential liability.
• Ensure store managements’ compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Ensure store managers coach personnel to comply with customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions.
• Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers, or refer them to the director of store operations as necessary.
• Model, communicate, and supervise compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Support store managers in identifying and resolving hazards, equipment, and ergonomic issues to ensure a safe working environment.
• Supervise adherence to company expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses and achieve financial targets.
• Ensure store managers maintain store zone and merchandising standards at all times.
• Supervise the achievement of store KPI results and develop personnel and operational plans to meet district goals and budgets.
• Plan and conduct district meetings, training sessions, and company-related events using company-provided materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Negotiation skills to arrive at satisfactory conclusions using compromise, persuasion, rationale, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services.
• Ability to evaluate financial performance and apply data to decision-making.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including preparing written materials for purpose and audience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities to maximize time.
• Attention to detail and ability to establish and execute plans and goals.
• Knowledge of human resource management, including recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation.
• Daily domestic travel is required; a company car is provided, and all related expenses are covered.

Pay

Starting salary: $105,000 with a $5,000 signing bonus. Salary increases: Year 2 - $120,000, Year 3 - $130,000, Year 4 - $140,000.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PerkSpot National Discount Program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation time and 7 paid holidays.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of pay.
• Up to 2 weeks of paid caregiver leave at 100% of pay.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.