Assistant Store Manager

Role Overview

Aldi is hiring an entry‑level Full‑Time Assistant Store Manager in Virginia, US. The posted salary range is $57k–$59k. This full‑time role includes overseeing daily store operations, managing staff, and ensuring overall store performance.

• Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Understands company strategy and models core values to foster teamwork.
• Monitor the competitive environment and inform leader of necessary adjustments.
• Provide product feedback and recommendations to the direct leader.
• Participate in the interviewing process for store personnel.
• Communicate key information including weekly updates and major milestones.
• Ensure adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies.
• Resolve operational customer concerns when the direct leader is absent.
• Identify and rectify hazards, maintain proper ergonomics and equipment upkeep.
• Maintain store cleanliness standards and signage.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels through product ordering.
• Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and accurate signage.
• Support the direct leader in achieving payroll, inventory counts, and training new employees.
• Supervise day‑to‑day operations of the team, escalating issues appropriately.
• Ensure direct reports complete assigned responsibilities timely and effectively.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to stock merchandise from receiving to shelving, and to place product weighing up to 45 pounds at various heights.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the store.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• 18 years or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others in delivering prompt, courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance performance of direct reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to set goals and guide employee performance to ensure quality completion of work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Knowledge of budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses, applying management principles.
• Proficiency operating a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely operate equipment including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler, and perform general cleaning duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, multi‑tasking, attentive to detail, and following instructions.
• Meeting 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.

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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

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, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, 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.