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ALDI is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our Store Manager Trainee program. In this role, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead your own store, delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive work environment for your team. You will collaborate with experienced leaders to ensure operational excellence and drive sales growth. As ALDI continues to expand rapidly across the United States, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in retail management with a company that values simplicity, consistency, and responsibility. Join ALDI and benefit from comprehensive training and a supportive culture that empowers you to thrive.
Job Responsibility:
Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results
leads and develops store personnel
Develops and implements action plans using company provided resources to improve operating results
Oversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns, aligning with the district manager, as needed
Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager
Manages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate
Communicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors and business partners
Collaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store to minimize potential liability for the division and the company
Leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy our customers and achieve consistent high performance
Understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization
Fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees
Oversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential, using appropriate training materials
Observes and evaluates employees’ work performance and provides feedback and coaching as appropriate
Ensures store personnel comply with the company customer services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers
Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns to the district manager as necessary
Models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures
Ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order
Prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules to ensure accuracy
Ensures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses
Ensures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards at all times
Acts to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets
Attends and participates in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones and training sessions
Plans and conducts meetings such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings
Requirements:
Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports
Ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results
Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's goals and compliance expectations
Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
Ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to the standard
Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize, prioritize and complete activities to maximize the total time available
Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals
Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required
May be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling of alcoholic beverages
May be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
At least 18 years old required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience
Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements