Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results
• Leads and develops store personnel
• Develops and implements action plans to improve operating results
• Oversees the resolution of employee and customer concerns
• Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager
• Manages personnel, recommending advancement and termination as appropriate
• Collaborates in the resolution of issues within the store
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to achieve sales goals and customer satisfaction
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• 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 services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions
• Solves concerns independently or escalates to the district manager as necessary
• Models 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 to ensure accuracy
• Ensures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses
• Ensures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards at all times
• 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 or meetings

Job Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to understand and apply management principles
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
• Ability to operate all store equipment
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings
• 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
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands

• Sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another
• Place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights
• Operate equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, etc.
• Work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments)

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• 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