District Manager- New England & Capital District,
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. This position covers areas within the South Windsor region, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York City, Southern & Eastern New York.
About the role
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. With ALDI's rapid expansion across the United States, this is an opportunity to grow professionally with a market leader that values simplicity, consistency, and responsibility.
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 direct and indirect reports.
- 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 ensure they achieve their maximum 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 overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization.
- 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 for the division and company.
- Ensure store management compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure store managers coach personnel to comply with company 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 meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones, training sessions, and other company-related events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- Domestic travel is required daily; a company car is provided, and all related expenses are covered.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Skills
- Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.
- Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
- Skill in developing and maintaining 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 of the company.
- Ability to evaluate financial performance and apply data to decision-making.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including preparing written materials tailored to purpose and audience.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities to maximize time efficiency.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and execute plans and goals.
- Knowledge of human resource management, including recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation of personnel.
Pay
- Starting Salary: $105,000
- Signing Bonus: $5,000
- 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 & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- 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 may vary by state.