Store Manager Trainee

# Full-Time Store Manager Trainee Danville, VAFull-Time# Full-Time Store Manager Trainee Danville, VAFull-Time Nov 09, 2026

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Job Description Lead by doing  Store Manager Trainee program prepares you to run your own store through hands-on leadership experience. You'll learn how to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working side-by-side with associates in a fast-paced environment. This role combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards.

If you enjoy a fast-pace environment, taking ownership, and leading from the front, ALDI offers a rewarding path to a retail leadership career with industry-leading training and growth opportunities.
** Position Type:
** Full-Time
** Estimated

Hours:

** 45 hours per week
** Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage:** $27.25 per hour
** Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1:** $74,000-$98,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)
* Estimate may vary by location
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
* 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-partyvendorsand 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,satisfyourcustomersandachieve 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 asapplicablefederal, state, and local regulations.
* Trains anddevelopsstore 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 withthecompanycustomer services guidelines anddemonstrateappropriate interactions with customers and co-workers.
* Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/orescalatesconcerns to the districtmanageras necessary.
* Models,communicates and supervises compliance withcompanypolicies and procedures.
* Ensures a safe working environment byidentifyingand rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, andmaintainingequipment 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 andimplementspersonnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
* Attends andparticipatesin meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-onesand training sessions.
* Plans and conducts meetings such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.
** Physical Demands:*
* * Required to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another.
* Required to place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights.
* Required operation of equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, floorscrubberand cardboard baler.
* Ability to work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).
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* Job Qualifications:

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* * Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that…