District Manager - Midwest and Southern Plains; MO-AR-OK-KS

Overview

Elevate your leadership, responsibility and results-driven mindset with ALDI. After 44 weeks of training, District Managers oversee the operations of up to six stores and collaborate with store management to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve operational excellence and drive sales growth. ALDI plans to add 800 new stores by 2028 and provides professional development and advancement opportunities.

Western & Southwest Missouri, Kansas, Northwest Arkansas, Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Oklahoma

Full-Time

Starting Salary: $95,000
Signing Bonus: $5,000
Salary Increases:
Year 2 $ 110,000 | Year 3 - $120,000 | Year 4 - $130,000

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role
• Assess, establish, and implement appropriate store staffing levels with input from direct reports
• Work with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that improve operating results
• Ensure adherence to company merchandising plans
• Plan and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports
• Assure training, development, and performance of the team to retain a motivated workforce
• Recruit and recommend qualified employees for team staff positions
• Approve all time-off requests for direct reports
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations; resolve barriers to goal achievement
• Understand and model the company strategy and core values to create teamwork
• Review and analyze district pricing and keep leadership informed of competitive position
• Provide product feedback and recommendations on items to carry or discontinue
• Coordinate with direct reports in recruitment and interviewing of applicants
• Discuss advancement, discharge or discipline with direct reports as appropriate
• Support direct reports in conducting store meetings
• Consult with leadership on team strategy development
• Advise leadership to source external vendors when appropriate
• Collaborate with regions to ensure timely communication flow
• Design and streamline applicable processes within the organization
• Stay up-to-date on external best practices and updates; communicate them to leadership
• Ensure store personnel comply with customer satisfaction guidelines
• Oversee resolution of operational customer concerns by store management
• Monitor store conditions, equipment, and employee performance to maintain a safe environment
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Manage payroll budgets and total loss results within district budget
• Review inventory procedures, product handling, and cash control to minimize losses
• Conduct store inventory counts and cash audits
• Drive projects and tasks to completion through prioritization and cross-functional collaboration
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Serve as primary link between team staff and leadership to align goals and opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

• Develops rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance growth and performance of direct reports
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Facilitates group involvement during meetings
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Interprets and applies company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the company’s products and services
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
• Stays organized and multi-tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Sets goals and works toward achievement
• Knowledge of human resource management and ability to manage store personnel regarding recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation

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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

* 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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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry,…