As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for managing your own store. You’ll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.
Position Type: Full-Time
Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week
Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour
Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $105,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)
*Estimate may vary by location
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
2. Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
3. Understand the overarching company strategy and communicate core values to create a sense of teamwork among employees.
4. Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolutions.
5. Ensure proper store signage is maintained at all times and the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
6. Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes, applications, and interviewing candidates.
7. Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
8. Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
9. Conduct store meetings.
10. Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports.
11. Conduct annual performance evaluations, recommending personnel for advancement or termination as appropriate.
12. Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets.
13. Manage cash audits according to company guidelines.
14. Monitor the competitive environment and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness.
15. Provide product feedback to direct leader regarding new items or discontinuations.
16. Ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors.
17. Oversee product merchandising and maintain proper stock levels.
18. Conduct inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
19. Comply with all established company policies and procedures.
20. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
1. Ability to stock merchandise and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights.
2. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
3. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Qualifications:
1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
3. Ability to provide and lead others in prompt and courteous customer service.
4. Ability to develop rapport and open communication with direct reports.
5. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
6. Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
7. Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
8. Ability to understand and apply management principles regarding budgeting and expenses.
9. Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
10. Ability to safely operate equipment and perform general cleaning duties.
11. Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
12. Meets state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.
Education and Experience:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
3. Combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
4. Prior management experience preferred.
Travel:
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, including:
* 401(k) Plan
* Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* PerkSpot National Discount Program
In addition, eligible 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
ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
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