Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager you will lead day‑to‑day store operations, drive performance, develop the team and support overall store growth.

Full‑time, 38 hours per week. Starting wage $27.50 per hour, Year 2 $ 28.50 per hour.

• Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results
• Identify training and development opportunities that will assist direct reports in achieving enhanced performance
• Understand the overarching company strategy and communicate and model core values to create teamwork and membership among employees
• Monitor the competitive environment within the community and inform the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company’s competitive position
• Provide product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued
• Participate in the interviewing process for store personnel
• Communicate information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concerns
• Ensure store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses
• Ensure an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in the direct leader’s absence
• Identify and rectify hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working order
• Maintain store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all times
• Assist the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering
• Merchandise product neatly to maximize sales
• Ensure the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
• Assist their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
• Supervise the day‑to‑day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary
• Ensure direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

• 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 to provide 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 to 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• 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…