District Manager – Savannah, GA,

ALDI is seeking motivated and ambitious individuals to join our District Manager Trainee (DMT) program. This 44-week intensive training prepares you to oversee multiple ALDI stores, working closely with store managers to ensure exceptional customer service, foster a positive employee environment, drive operational excellence, and accelerate sales growth. The position covers areas within the Baldwin Division serving the Savannah, GA area.

About the role

As a district manager, you will gain hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge to lead store management teams, develop sales, engage employees, and achieve consistent high performance. This is a unique 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 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.
• Oversee the resolution of escalated employee and customer concerns in collaboration with store managers.
• Understand and 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 management compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coach store 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.
• Supervise the achievement of store KPI results and develop personnel and operational plans to meet district goals and budgets.
• Plan and conduct district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones, training sessions, and other 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 consistent with personal and organizational needs.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay

Starting salary: $95,000 with a $5,000 signing bonus. Salary increases: Year 2 - $110,000, Year 3 - $120,000, Year 4 - $130,000.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PerkSpot National Discount Program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees).
• 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.

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period. Benefits may vary by state.