District Manager - NOVA & Eastern NC,

Elevate your leadership, responsibility and results-driven mindset to new heights with ALDI. After 44 weeks of training, District Managers take on the multi-million dollar responsibility of overseeing the operations of up to six stores. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll collaborate closely with store management to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve operational excellence and drive impressive sales growth.

With ambitious plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, ALDI will provide you with the professional development and advancement opportunities you’ve been looking for.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (MAP) 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 will improve operating results.
• Ensure adherence to company merchandising plans.
• Plan and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports.
• Assure the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
• Recruit and recommend qualified employees for their team’s staff positions.
• Approve all time-off requests for direct reports.
• Establish and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolve barriers to goal achievement.
• Understand and model the company strategy and core values to foster teamwork.
• Review and analyze the district’s competitive pricing and keep leadership informed of ALDI’s pricing position.
• Provide product feedback to leadership, including recommendations regarding new items to carry or those to discontinue.
• Coordinate with direct reports in recruiting and interviewing applicants.
• Discuss the advancement of store personnel and handling of discharge or discipline with direct reports.
• Support direct reports in conducting store meetings.
• Consult with leadership on the development of the team’s strategy.
• Advise leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaise with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consult with the business to design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
• Stay up-to-date on external best practices and changes; communicate updates to leadership.
• Ensure store personnel comply with the company’s customer satisfaction guidelines.
• Oversee and manage the resolution of operational customer concerns by store management.
• Ensure store management monitors store conditions, equipment, and employee performance to maintain a safe environment.
• Oversee compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations within the district.
• Oversee payroll budgets and total loss results, ensuring outcomes align with district budgets.
• Review and analyze adherence to inventory procedures, product handling, and cash control policies to minimize losses.
• Conduct store inventory counts and cash audits according to guidelines.
• Drive projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
• Serve as the primary link between the team’s staff and leadership to clarify goals and opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

• Develops rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Negotiation skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the products and services of the company.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to stay organized and…