District Manager - Chicagoland Area

Overview

Elevate your leadership, responsibility and results-driven mindset to new heights with ALDI. After 44-weeks of training, District Managers take on the multi-million dollar responsibility of overseeing the operations of up to six stores. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll collaborate closely with store management to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve operational excellence and drive impressive sales growth. With ambitious plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, ALDI will provide you with the professional development and advancement opportunities you’ve been looking for.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Starting Salary: $95,000
Signing Bonus: $5,000
Salary Increases:
Year 2 $ 110,000 | Year 3 - $120,000 | Year 4 - $130,000

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Assess, establish and implement appropriate store staffing levels with input from direct reports.
• Work with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results.
• Ensure adherence to company merchandising plans.
• Plan and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports.
• Assure the training, development and performance of the team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
• Recruit and recommend qualified employees for the team’s staff positions.
• Approve all time-off requests for direct reports.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to the team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolve internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.
• Understand the overarching company strategy and communicate and model the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Review and analyze the competitive pricing within the district and keep leadership informed of ALDI’s competitive pricing position.
• Provide product feedback to leadership, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued.
• Coordinate with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants.
• Confere with direct reports regarding the advancement of store personnel and when considering the discharge or discipline of store personnel.
• Support direct reports in conducting store meetings.
• Consult with leadership on the development of their team's strategy.
• Advise leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaise with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consult with the business to effectively design