District Manager Job at Aldi (Olathe)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role
Assesses, establishes, and implements appropriate store staffing levels with input from direct reports
Works with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results
Ensures adherence to company merchandising plans
Plans and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports
Assures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives
Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positions
Approves all time-off requests for direct reports
Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results
resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement
Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values, of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees
Reviews and analyzes the competitive pricing within the district and keeps leadership informed of ALDI’s competitive pricing position
Provides product feedback to leadership, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued
Coordinates with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants
Confers with direct reports regarding the advancement of store personnel and when considering the discharge or discipline of store personnel
Supports direct reports in conducting store meetings
Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy
Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate
Liaises with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow
Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization
Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area
communicates updates to leadership
Ensures that store personnel comply with the company’s customer satisfaction guidelines
Oversees and manages the appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns by store management
Ensures that store management monitors store conditions, equipment, and employee performance to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors
Oversees and manages stores’ compliance with established policies and procedures within the district, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Oversees and manages the achievement of store payroll budgets and total loss results
ensures that results achieved are within district budget
Review and analyzes store personnel’s adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies and procedures to minimize losses
Conducts store inventory counts and cash audits according to guidelines
Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration
Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements
Serves as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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 multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
Gives attention to detail and follow instructions
Establishes goals and works toward achievement
Knowledge of human resource management and the ability to manage store personnel relating to recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation

What we offer

401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PerkSpot National Discount Program
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
Company Car

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