Store Manager Trainee

Overview

As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store. You’ll supervise day-to-day store activities, ensure overall store performance, identify staffing needs, manage schedules and develop operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

Position Type: Full-Time
Estimated

Hours:

45-50 hours per week
Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour
Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $87,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)

* Estimate may vary by location

• 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 for the customer.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, communicates and models the core values of the organization, and creates a sense of teamwork among employees.
• Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution.
• Ensures proper store signage is maintained and the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assists in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes and applications 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 to ensure mutual understanding and desired results.
• Conducts store meetings.
• Identifies training and development opportunities to enhance performance of direct reports.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manages cash audits in conjunction with the direct leader according to company guidelines.
• Monitors the competitive environment and makes recommendations to the direct leader regarding adjustments to maintain a competitive position.
• Provides product feedback to the direct leader, including recommendations on new items or items to discontinue.
• Maintains a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards and maintaining store equipment in proper working order.
• Oversees product merchandising and maintains stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
• Complies 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.

• You must be 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 and guide employee performance to ensure 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.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and paying attention to detail.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and…