Full-Time Store Manager Trainee,

Position Type: Full-Time
Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week
Starting Wage: $29.50 per hour
Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $111,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable). Estimate may vary by location.

About the role

As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. You’ll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies, and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understand the overarching company strategy, communicate and model the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork among employees.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution.
• Ensure proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assist in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes, employment applications, and interviewing candidates.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conduct store meetings.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance performance.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations, recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manage cash audits in conjunction with your direct leader according to company guidelines.
• Monitor the competitive environment within the community and make recommendations to maintain a competitive position.
• Provide product feedback, including recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued.
• Provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment.
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others in providing prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance, and ensure the quality and completion of work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler, and perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Travel

Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

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 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.