Store Manager Trainee

# Full-Time Store Manager TraineeALDIHowell, MIFull-Time Nov 01, 2026

Retail##

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:** $29.50 per hour  
** Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1:** $81,000 - $104,000 (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…