Store Manager Trainee

Overview

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 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.

• Demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understand the overarching company strategy and model the core values to create teamwork among employees.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution.
• Maintain proper store signage, product quality, and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes/applications and interviewing candidates.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conduct store meetings and identify training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend advancement or termination as appropriate.
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets; manage cash audits with direct leader per company guidelines.
• Monitor the competitive environment and advise on adjustments to maintain a competitive position.
• Provide product feedback to direct leader, including recommendations on items to carry or discontinue.
• Provide a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, maintaining ergonomics, and ensuring store equipment is in proper working order.
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations per company guidelines.
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures while protecting the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stock merchandise from 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 independently and within a team.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and lead others to do so.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances growth and 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.
• 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 and perform general cleaning to company standards.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional, efficient manner with attention to detail.
• Meets 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 equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.

• Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits to all employees including:

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

In addition, full-time 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

Note:

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period.

Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) statement is retained as part of the job description text where applicable.