Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

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.

Position Type : Full-Time

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.

Estimated Hours : 45 hours per week

Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage : $28.25 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1 : Up to $83,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)

Estimate may vary by location

Duties and Responsibilities :

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understands the overarching company strategy and communicates and models the core values of the organization.
• Handles customer concerns and ensures appropriate resolution.
• Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conducts store meetings.
• Identifies training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manages cash audits according to company guidelines.
• Monitors the competitive environment and makes recommendations to maintain a competitive position.
• Provides product feedback to direct leader.
• Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors.
• Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels.
• Conducts store inventory counts according to company guidelines.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands :

• Ability to stock merchandise and 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.

Job Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Ability to understand management principles concerning budgeting and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and perform general cleaning duties.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task effectively.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Education and Experience :

• 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.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including :

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

In addition, eligible employees are offered :

• 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

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

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