Store Manager Trainee

Position Overview

Full‑Time Store Manager Trainee at ALDI USA. This role involves training on all aspects of running a store, supervising day‑to‑day activities, ensuring performance, managing staff schedules and developing operational action plans.

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Estimated

Hours:

45 hours per week

Starting Wage: $39.75 per hour

Estimated Year‑1 earning potential:
Up to $142,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable) – estimate may vary by location.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills as outlined for the role.
• Supervise day‑to‑day operations and performance of the team to provide highest level of customer service.
• Understand overarching company strategy and communicate/craft core values to create teamwork and membership among employees.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution.
• Ensure proper store signage and maintain quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes, employment 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.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance direct reports’ performance.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend personnel for advancement or termination.
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manage cash audits with direct leader according to company guidelines.
• Monitor competitive environment and recommend adjustments to maintain competitive position.
• Provide product feedback to direct leader, including recommendations regarding new items or discontinuation.
• Provide a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards and maintaining equipment in working order.
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain proper stock levels through appropriate ordering.
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations per company guidelines.
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stock merchandise from receiving to shelving; 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.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to lead and provide prompt, courteous customer service.
• Ability to build rapport, trust and open communication that enhances growth and job performance.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
• 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 (electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, cardboard baler) and perform cleaning duties to company standards.
• Ability to stay organized and multi‑task professionally and efficiently.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in a retail environment.
• Combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Store Manager Trainees often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement: ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job‑related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Internship

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Retail