Store Manager Trainee

Overview

As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store. You’ll supervise day-to-day store activities, ensure overall store performance, identify staffing needs, manage schedules and develop operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills as outlined for the role.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understand and communicate the overarching company strategy and core values to create teamwork among employees.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution.
• Ensure proper store signage, product quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes and applications, and conducting interviews.
• 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 performance.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend personnel for advancement or termination as appropriate.
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manage cash audits in collaboration with the direct leader per company guidelines.
• Monitor the competitive environment and advise on adjustments to maintain a competitive position.
• Provide product feedback and recommendations regarding new items or items to discontinue.
• Provide a safe environment by identifying hazards, ensuring ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working order.
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain stock levels through appropriate ordering.
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations per company guidelines.
• Comply with all policies and procedures while upholding security and confidentiality of documents and data.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and lead others to do the same.
• 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 establish goals and guide employee performance to ensure quality and completion of work.
• 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 operate equipment and perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Meets any 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.
• Prior management experience preferred.

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

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…