Full-Time Store Manager Trainee,

About the role

ALDI is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our Store Manager Trainee program. In this role, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead your own store, delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive work environment for your team. You will collaborate with experienced leaders to ensure operational excellence and drive sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results;
• Leads and develops store personnel;
• Develops and implements action plans using company provided resources to improve operating results;
• Oversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns, aligning with the district manager, as needed;
• Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager;
• Manages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate;
• Communicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors and business partners;
• Collaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store to minimize potential liability for the division and the company;
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy our customers and achieve consistent high performance;
• Understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization;
• Fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees;
• Oversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations;
• Trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential, using appropriate training materials;
• Observes and evaluates employees’ work performance and provides feedback and coaching as appropriate;
• Ensures store personnel comply with the company customer services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers;
• Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns to the district manager as necessary;
• Models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order;
• 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;
• Acts to improve operational results and 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports;
• Ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results;
• Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's goals and compliance expectations;
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties;
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service;
• Ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to the standard;
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings;
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties;
• 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 to maximize the total time available;
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals;
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old required;
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience.

Skills

• Effective communication skills;
• Leadership and management skills;
• Customer service skills;
• Operational and administrative skills;
• Teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge;
• Training and development skills;
• Time management and organizational skills;
• Equipment operation and maintenance skills;
• Health and safety awareness.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan;
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• PerkSpot National Discount Program;
• Competitive wages and benefits;
• 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;
• Lifetime Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance;
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance;
• Up to 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period.

Pay

Starting Wage: $31.75 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $112,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)

Schedule

Full-Time

Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week

Training Location

This position requires participation in a 6-9+ month training program and requires overnight travel & lodging in Ames, IA for the entire duration of the training program. Reimbursement will be provided according to company policy during training for business travel related expenses (i.e., mileage, travel, lodging, and meals).

Application Instructions

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.