Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About This Role

Train on all aspects of successfully running a retail store for ALDI USA, supervising daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring overall store performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and team performance to provide high-level customer service
• Understand company strategy, communicate and model core values to foster teamwork
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution
• Ensure proper store signage, quality, and freshness of ALDI products
• Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes, 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 for direct reports
• Conduct annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets
• Manage cash audits according to company guidelines
• Monitor the competitive environment and make recommendations for adjustments
• Provide product feedback, including recommendations for new or discontinued items
• Provide a safe environment by identifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain stock levels through appropriate product ordering
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures, upholding security and confidentiality

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide and lead others in prompt and courteous customer service
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
• Ability to understand and apply management principles (budgeting, personnel costs, expenses)
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment (electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, cardboard baler)
• Ability to stay organized, multi-task, follow instructions, and give attention to detail
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment, prior management experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior management experience

Benefits